| Etymology | Genus | Without a pore or opening, reference to plant unknown |
|---|---|---|
| Species | After George Bentham, a 19th century English botanical author | |
| Family | Phyllanthaceae | |
| Synonyms | Aporosa euphlebia Merr., Aporosa grandifolia Merr., Aporosa stipulosa Merr. | |
| Common Names | Crescent Tree | |
| Status | Native: Vulnerable | |
| Form | Tree | |
| Native Distribution | Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, Philippines | |
Diagnostics:
The long thick leaves, and large crescent-shaped, green stipules are diagnostic for Aporosa benthamiana.
Interesting Facts:
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A Crescent Tree in the Central Catchment Reserve.
Mature leaves. Note the long leaves and large green stipules.
Bark.
The diagnostic crescent-shaped green stipule.
The leaf-base of mature leaf may be cordate.
Fruits bearing on the stem and branches.
References
-Author: Siyang
Posted: 2017-06-15 / Modified: 2017-12-25