Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
falcifera
ID:
249325

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 352 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248657

Common Names

  • Aporosa Falcifera
  • Falcifera Aporosa
  • Aporosa Falcifera

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Synonyms

  • Aporosa acuminatissima Merr. [unknown]
  • Aporosa hosei Merr. [unknown]
  • Aporosa merrilliana Govaerts & Radcl.-Sm. [unknown]

Description

Aporosa falcifera (also called Sickle-leaved Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to Southeast Asia. It has small, glossy leaves and white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and along the edges of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa falcifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa falcifera has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa falcifera is a shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to shape.

Where to Find Aporosa falcifera

Aporosa falcifera can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Aporosa falcifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa falcifera?

Aporosa falcifera

What is the common name of Aporosa falcifera?

Sickle-leaved Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa falcifera?

Aporosa falcifera is native to the Philippines.

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