Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sarawakensis
ID:
250213

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schot

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Blumea 40: 458 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249545

Common Names

  • Aporosa sarawakensis
  • Sarawakensis
  • Sarawak Aporosa

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Description

Aporosa sarawakensis (also called Sarawak Aporosa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in a variety of habitats, including lowland rainforest, secondary forest, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aporosa sarawakensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, malaria, and dysentery. It is also used as a dye and for tanning leather. The wood is used for making furniture, and the bark is used for making rope.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aporosa sarawakensis has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aporosa sarawakensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a rooting hormone before being placed in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with indirect sunlight.

Where to Find Aporosa sarawakensis

Aporosa sarawakensis is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Aporosa sarawakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Aporosa sarawakensis?

Aporosa sarawakensis

What is the common name of Aporosa sarawakensis?

Sarawak Aporosa

What is the native range of Aporosa sarawakensis?

Sarawak, Borneo

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-13319: Based on the initial data import
Anne M. Schot (b.1995): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schot' in the authors string.