Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
prainiana
ID:
250127

Status:
valid

Authors:
King ex Gage

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 9: 228 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249459

Common Names

  • Aporosa prainiana
  • Prain's Aporosa
  • Prain's Tree

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Description

Aporosa prainiana (also called 'Prain's Aporosa', among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, from India to Indonesia. It typically grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa prainiana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used as a source of timber for construction and furniture making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa prainiana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa prainiana is a shrub native to India. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done through cuttings, which should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a mix of peat and sand.

Where to Find Aporosa prainiana

Aporosa prainiana can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.

Aporosa prainiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa prainiana?

Aporosa prainiana

What is the common name of Aporosa prainiana?

Prain's Aporosa

What is the natural habitat of Aporosa prainiana?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-13311: Based on the initial data import
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.
Andrew Thomas Gage (1871-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gage' in the authors string.