Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
250552

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pax & K.Hoffm.) F.P.Metcalf

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 10: 486 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249884



Common Names

  • Yunnanensis Aporosa
  • Aporosa yunnanensis
  • Yunnanensis


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Synonyms

  • Aporosa wallichii yunnanensis Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa yunnanensis (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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis

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

Aporosa yunnanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa yunnanensis?

Aporosa yunnanensis

What is the common name of Aporosa yunnanensis?

Yunnan Aporosa

What is the native range of Aporosa yunnanensis?

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-13353: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Franklin Post Metcalf (1892-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.P.Metcalf' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.