Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
wallichii
ID:
250498

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 350 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249830



Common Names

  • Aporosa wallichii
  • Wallichii Aporosa
  • Wallichii


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Synonyms

  • Lepidostachys roxburghii Hook. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa wallichii (also called Wallich's 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 wallichii 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 wallichii 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 wallichii can be propagated 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 wallichii

Aporosa wallichii can be found in tropical regions of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

Aporosa wallichii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa wallichii?

Aporosa wallichii

What type of plant is Aporosa wallichii?

Aporosa wallichii is a shrub or small tree

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa wallichii?

Aporosa wallichii is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar

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,

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