Aporosa serrata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrata
ID:
250247
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 233 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249579
Common Names
- Aporosa serrata
- Serrated Ironwood
- Serrated Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa serrata (also called Saw-toothed Aporosa, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to tropical regions of Asia. It has a straight trunk and a dense, rounded crown. The leaves are simple, alternate, and oblong-lanceolate in shape. The bark is smooth and greyish-brown in color. It typically grows in moist, evergreen forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa serrata 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 serrata has white flowers with a yellow center and a strong scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa serrata 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 serrata
Aporosa serrata is native to tropical Asia, and can be found in moist forests, woodlands, and grasslands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Aporosa serrata FAQ
What is the common name of Aporosa serrata?
Serrated aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa serrata?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What is the growth rate of Aporosa serrata?
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-13322: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.