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
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.
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
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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,