Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 352 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000249666
Common Names
- Aporosa stellifera
- Star-bearing Ironwood
- Star-bearing Tree
Description
Aporosa stellifera (also called Star-flowered Aporosa, among many other common names) is a small shrub with star-shaped flowers and leathery leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aporosa stellifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aporosa stellifera has small, white flowers with yellow centers and red-brown fruits. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard, woody outer coating. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf and a thin, green stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aporosa stellifera is a tropical shrub that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. The shrub prefers full sun and will grow in a variety of soil types. It is a slow-growing shrub and can reach heights of up to 3 feet.
Where to Find Aporosa stellifera
Aporosa stellifera is found in tropical rainforests of South and Southeast Asia, from India to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Aporosa stellifera FAQ
What is the common name of Aporosa stellifera?
Star-shaped aporosa
What is the growth rate of Aporosa stellifera?
Moderate to fast
What is the light requirement of Aporosa stellifera?
Full sun to partial shade
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,