Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
selangorica
ID:
250236

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 105 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249568



Common Names

  • Aporosa selangorica
  • Selangor Ironwood
  • Selangor Tree


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Description

Aporosa selangorica (also called Selangor 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 selangorica is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and for making rope and baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa selangorica 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 selangorica 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 selangorica

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

Aporosa selangorica FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa selangorica?

Selangor aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa selangorica?

It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

What is the growth rate of Aporosa selangorica?

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-13321: 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.