Aporosa whitmorei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
whitmorei
ID:
250544
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 32: 361 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249876
Common Names
- Whitmorei Aporosa
- Aporosa whitmorei
- Whitmorei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa whitmorei (also called White Guava, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It has a rounded crown and a single trunk, with light green, hairy leaves and white flowers. It grows in a variety of habitats, from dry coastal forests to wetter tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa whitmorei is a plant native to South America. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating a variety of ailments. It is also used as a dye plant and for making paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aporosa whitmorei are small and yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and slender, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa whitmorei 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 whitmorei
Aporosa whitmorei can be found in tropical regions of India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.
Aporosa whitmorei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa whitmorei?
Aporosa whitmorei
What is the common name of Aporosa whitmorei?
Whitmore's Aporosa
What is the native range of Aporosa whitmorei?
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13352: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.