Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sclerophylla
ID:
250225

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 98 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249557



Common Names

  • Aporosa sclerophylla
  • Sclerophylla
  • Hard-leaved Aporosa


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Description

Aporosa sclerophylla (also called Hard-leaved Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in a variety of habitats, including lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa sclerophylla is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather. The wood is used for making furniture, and the bark is used for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa sclerophylla has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa sclerophylla is a medium-sized evergreen tree that can reach heights of up to 15 meters. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in lowland forests. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a mixture of sand and peat moss.

Where to Find Aporosa sclerophylla

Aporosa sclerophylla is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Aporosa sclerophylla FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa sclerophylla?

Rough aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa sclerophylla?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Aporosa sclerophylla?

It is a slow-growing tree.

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-13320: 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.