Aporosa maingayi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maingayi
ID:
249814
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 348 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249146
Common Names
- Aporosa maingayi
- Maingay's Aporosa
- Aporosa Tree
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- Aporosa isabellina Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Aporosa maingayi (also called Maingay's Aporosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and is found in moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa maingayi is used in traditional medicine, as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils. It is also used as a hedge plant in gardens and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aporosa maingayi are white and fragrant, with 5 petals and numerous stamens. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard coat. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aporosa maingayi can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix. Once established, the plants should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.
Where to Find Aporosa maingayi
Aporosa maingayi can be found in Southeast Asia.
Aporosa maingayi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa maingayi?
Aporosa maingayi
What is the common name of Aporosa maingayi?
Maingay's Aporosa
Where is Aporosa maingayi native to?
India
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-13281: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.