Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Schot
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Blumea, Suppl. 17: 309 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340422
Common Names
- Praegrandifolia Aporosa
- Praegrandifolia Tree
- Aporosa praegrandifolia
Synonyms
- Antidesma praegrandifolium S.Moore [unknown]
- Aporosa petiolaris Airy Shaw [unknown]
Description
Aporosa praegrandifolia (also called Large-leaved Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in rocky, sandy soils and prefers full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa praegrandifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa praegrandifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed pods. The seedlings are small and have thin, delicate stems. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa praegrandifolia is a perennial shrub native to tropical regions of Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done through cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted to a larger pot when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Aporosa praegrandifolia
Aporosa praegrandifolia is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats.
Aporosa praegrandifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa praegrandifolia?
Aporosa praegrandifolia
What is the common name of Aporosa praegrandifolia?
Large-leaved Aporosa
What type of plant is Aporosa praegrandifolia?
Herbaceous perennial
Species in the Aporosa genus
Species in the Phyllanthaceae family
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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,