Aporosa egregia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
egregia
ID:
249281
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 29: 285 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248613
Common Names
- Egregia Aporosa
- Egregia Fig
- Egregia Fig Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aporosa egregia (also called Egregious Aporosa, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, fragrant white flowers and small, oval, dark green leaves. It is native to the island of New Guinea and is found in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa egregia is used as an ornamental plant, for its fragrant foliage and white flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant, and to make essential oils and perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Aporosa egregia is white and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedling is small and has a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa egregia can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Aporosa egregia
Aporosa egregia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in countries such as Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Aporosa egregia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa egregia?
Aporosa egregia
What is the common name of Aporosa egregia?
Giant Aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa egregia?
Lowland and montane rainforest
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-13232: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.