Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
nitida
ID:
250001

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Univ. Calif. Publ. Bot. 15: 143 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249333

Common Names

  • Aporosa Nitida
  • Nitida Aporosa
  • Nitida

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Description

Aporosa nitida (also called Shiny Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It grows in moist, shady forests and is characterized by its large, oval leaves and its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa nitida is an ornamental plant, grown for its attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa nitida has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have two, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa nitida is a small, evergreen tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Aporosa nitida

Aporosa octandra is native to India and is found in the wild in the Western Ghats region.

Aporosa nitida FAQ

What is the common name of Aporosa nitida?

Wild lime

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa nitida?

Tropical rainforests of Africa

What is the leaf shape of Aporosa nitida?

Ovate-lanceolate

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,

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