Aporosa villosa

Aporosa villosa
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Malpighiales
Family: Phyllanthaceae
Genus: Aporosa
Species:
A. villosa
Binomial name
Aporosa villosa
Synonyms[1]
  • Aporosa sphaerosperma Gagnep.
  • Lepidostachys villosa Wall.
  • Scepa villosa Lindl.

Aporosa villosa is a species of shrub or small tree in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is found in Southeast Asia, including the Nicobar, Andaman and Paracel Islands. There are some traditional medicinal uses for plant, particularly around care after childbirth. The shrub is often a pioneer species, tolerant of full sun, but intolerant of frequent fires.

  1. ^ "Aporosa villosa (Lindl.) Baill". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 1 March 2021.