Euphorbiaceae week- Phyllanthaceae- Aporosa cardiosperma (Gaertn.) Merr

[Rashida Atthar]

There have been a few changes in the status of this tree since I posted the same species last year. One it is now under the Phyllanthaceae family and second the earlier accepted names of Aporosa lindleyana are now synonyms. The current accepted name of this evergreen tree is Aporosa cardiosperma (Gaertn.) Merr. Here are my pictures from the Anashi WLS taken in April 2010. The slightly pointed style can be seen on the globose fruits.

 

The earlier synonyms are as follow:

 

Aporosa affinis Baill ( invalid)

Aporosa lindleyana (Wight) Baill. - synonym

Aporosa shaerocarpa Mull Arg.- synonym

Aporosa cardiosperma Gaertn - synonym

Aporosa lindleyana Wight - synonym.

 

regards,

Rashida.

[Rashida Atthar]

Here are the type specimens from Kew herbarium of Aporosa cardiosperma (Gaertn.) Merr.

 

regards,

Rashida.