Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoficifolia
ID:
250147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 94 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249479



Common Names

  • Aporosa pseudoficifolia
  • Pseudoficifolia
  • False Fig Aporosa


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Description

Aporosa pseudoficifolia (also called 'False Ficus Aporosa', among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa pseudoficifolia is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa pseudoficifolia has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa pseudoficifolia is a shrub native to India. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Aporosa pseudoficifolia

Aporosa pseudoficifolia can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Aporosa pseudoficifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa pseudoficifolia?

False ficus

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa pseudoficifolia?

Tropical rainforest of Africa

What is the leaf shape of Aporosa pseudoficifolia?

Ovate-lanceolate

Species in the Aporosa genus

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13313: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.