Aporosa tetrapleura - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tetrapleura
ID:
250444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hance
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 260 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249776
Common Names
- Aporosa tetrapleura
- Tetrapleura Aporosa
- Tetrapleura Aporosa Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa tetrapleura (also called Four-winged 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 tetrapleura is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aporosa tetrapleura 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 tetrapleura 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 tetrapleura
Aporosa tetrapleura is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Aporosa tetrapleura FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa tetrapleura?
Aporosa tetrapleura
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa tetrapleura?
It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
What are the common uses of Aporosa tetrapleura?
It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
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-13341: Based on the initial data import
Henry Fletcher Hance (1827-1886): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hance' in the authors string.