Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
symplocoides
ID:
250392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Gage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 9: 229 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249724



Common Names

  • Aporosa symplocoides
  • Symplocoides Aporosa
  • Symplocoides


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Synonyms

  • Baccaurea symplocoides Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa symplocoides (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 symplocoides 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Aporosa symplocoides var. chalarocarpa (Airy Shaw) Schot
Aporosa symplocoides var. symplocoides

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aporosa symplocoides 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 symplocoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Aporosa symplocoides

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

Aporosa symplocoides FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa symplocoides?

Star-shaped aporosa

What is the growth rate of Aporosa symplocoides?

Moderate to fast

What is the light requirement of Aporosa symplocoides?

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13336: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Andrew Thomas Gage (1871-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gage' in the authors string.