Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
flexuosa
ID:
249345

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 91 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000248677

Common Names

  • Aporosa Flexuosa
  • Flexuosa Aporosa
  • Aporosa Flexuosa

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Description

Aporosa flexuosa (also called Flexuous 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 flexuosa 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 flexuosa has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa flexuosa 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 in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aporosa flexuosa

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

Aporosa flexuosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa flexuosa?

Aporosa flexuosa

What is the family of Aporosa flexuosa?

Euphorbiaceae

What is the common name of Aporosa flexuosa?

Flexuous Aporosa

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-13238: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.