Status:
valid
Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1922
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 147, XV: 100 (1922)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249501
Common Names
- Reticulate Aporosa
- Reticulata Aporosa
- Reticulatam Aporosam
Description
Aporosa reticulata (also called Red Aporosa, among many other common names) is a tree of the family Euphorbiaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia, where it is found in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. It grows in lowland and montane forests, from sea level up to 1,500 meters in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa reticulata is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of timber, and for making furniture. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa reticulata flowers are small, white and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa reticulata can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright, indirect light and warm temperatures.
Where to Find Aporosa reticulata
Aporosa reticulata can be found in tropical Africa, from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to Angola and Mozambique.
Aporosa reticulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aporosa reticulata?
Aporosa reticulata
What are the common names of Aporosa reticulata?
Netted aporosa
What is the natural habitat of Aporosa reticulata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Aporosa genus
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Actephila longipedicellata,
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Actephila mearsii,
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Actephila mooreana,
Actephila nitidula,
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Actephila pierrei,
Actephila platysepala,
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Actephila sessilifolia,
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Actephila trichogyna,
Actephila bella,
Actephila championiae,
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Actephila venusta,
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