Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
symplocifolia
ID:
250382

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 77 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249714



Common Names

  • Aporosa symplocifolia
  • Symplocifolia Aporosa
  • Symplocifolia


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa elliptifolia Merr. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa symplocifolia (also called 'Bastard Sandalwood' and 'White Sandalwood', among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, usually up to 20 meters tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 60 cm. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in lowland and hill forests, up to an elevation of 1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa symplocifolia is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a wood preservative. The bark is used in the construction of boats and canoes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aporosa symplocifolia are white or yellowish-white, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa symplocifolia can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both seedlings and cuttings should be grown in a warm, sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Aporosa symplocifolia

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

Aporosa symplocifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa symplocifolia?

Star-shaped aporosa

What is the growth rate of Aporosa symplocifolia?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Aporosa symplocifolia?

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,