Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
rhacostyla
ID:
250180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 282 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249512



Common Names

  • Rhacostyle Aporosa
  • Rhacostyla Aporosa
  • Rhacostylam Aporosam


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Description

Aporosa rhacostyla (also called Red Aporosa, among many other common names) is a tree of the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It grows in lowland and montane forests, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa rhacostyla is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa rhacostyla has small, white flowers that are fragrant and have five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa rhacostyla can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.

Where to Find Aporosa rhacostyla

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

Aporosa rhacostyla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa rhacostyla?

Aporosa rhacostyla

What are the common names of Aporosa rhacostyla?

Ribbed aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa rhacostyla?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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