Aporosa symplocosifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
symplocosifolia
ID:
250434
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1906
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 1(Suppl.): 77 (1906)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249766
Common Names
- Aporosa symplocosifolia
- Symplocosifolia Aporosa
- Symplocosifolia Aporosa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa symplocosifolia (also called Symplocos Aporosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and white flowers. It is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and is typically found in moist forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa symplocosifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aporosa symplocosifolia are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings are slender and upright.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa symplocosifolia is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1m tall. It is native to India and is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Aporosa symplocosifolia
Aporosa symplocosifolia is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Aporosa symplocosifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa symplocosifolia?
Aporosa symplocosifolia
What is the common name of Aporosa symplocosifolia?
Smooth-leaved aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa symplocosifolia?
Aporosa symplocosifolia is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339278-1: Based on the initial data import