Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
stenostachys
ID:
250345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1974

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 285 (1974)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249677



Common Names

  • Aporosa stenostachys
  • Stenostachys Aporosa
  • Stenostachys


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Description

Aporosa stenostachys (also called Stenostachys Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with star-shaped flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa stenostachys is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aporosa stenostachys is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa stenostachys is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The shrub prefers full sun and will grow in a variety of soil types. It is a fast-growing shrub and can reach heights of up to 5 feet.

Where to Find Aporosa stenostachys

Aporosa stenostachys is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in moist forests.

Aporosa stenostachys FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa stenostachys?

Star-shaped aporosa

What is the growth rate of Aporosa stenostachys?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Aporosa stenostachys?

Full sun to partial shade

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