Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
carrii
ID:
249130

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 454 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248462

Common Names

  • Aporosa Carrii
  • Carri's Aporosa
  • Carri's Aporosa Tree

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Description

Aporosa carrii (also called Carri's Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa carrii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa carrii flowers are white and star-shaped, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa carrii is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and treated with a rooting hormone before being planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plants should be kept in a warm, humid environment and watered regularly.

Where to Find Aporosa carrii

Aporosa carrii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, and the Philippines.

Aporosa carrii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa carrii?

Aporosa carrii

What is the common name of Aporosa carrii?

Carri's Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa carrii?

Aporosa carrii is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-13218: Based on the initial data import
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.