Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
vagans
ID:
250469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 459 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249801



Common Names

  • Aporosa vagans
  • Vagans Aporosa
  • Vagans


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Description

Aporosa vagans (also called Wandering Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It is found in tropical rainforests, moist montane forests, and humid lowlands.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa vagans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa vagans has white to pinkish-white flowers, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa vagans 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 vagans

Aporosa vagans is native to India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.

Aporosa vagans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa vagans?

Aporosa vagans

What is the common name of Aporosa vagans?

Vagans Aporosa

What is the family of Aporosa vagans?

Euphorbiaceae

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-13344: Based on the initial data import
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.