Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
brevipes
ID:
235982

Status:
valid

Authors:
Petra Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54: 348 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235313



Common Names

  • Antidesma brevipes
  • Brevipes Antidesma
  • Short-stalked Antidesma


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Description

Antidesma brevipes (also called Short-stalked Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma brevipes has small, white, tubular flowers with yellow-green centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma brevipes can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a potting mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Antidesma brevipes

Antidesma brevipes is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Antidesma brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma brevipes?

Antidesma brevipes

What is the common name of Antidesma brevipes?

Short-stalked Antidesma

What is the family of Antidesma brevipes?

Phyllanthaceae

Species in the Antidesma genus

Antidesma acidum, Antidesma alexiteria, Antidesma ambiguum, Antidesma annamense, Antidesma baccatum, Antidesma brachybotrys, Antidesma brevipes, Antidesma bunius, Antidesma catanduanense, Antidesma celebicum, Antidesma chalaranthum, Antidesma chonmon, Antidesma cochinchinense, Antidesma comptum, Antidesma concinnum, Antidesma contractum, Antidesma coriaceum, Antidesma costulatum, Antidesma cruciforme, Antidesma curranii, Antidesma cuspidatum, Antidesma dallachyanum, Antidesma digitaliforme, Antidesma eberhardtii, Antidesma edule, Antidesma elassophyllum, Antidesma elbertii, Antidesma erostre, Antidesma excavatum, Antidesma ferrugineum, Antidesma fleuryi, Antidesma forbesii, Antidesma fordii, Antidesma fruticosum, Antidesma fruticulosum, Antidesma ghaesembilla, Antidesma gillespieanum, Antidesma hainanense, Antidesma helferi, Antidesma heterophyllum, Antidesma japonicum, Antidesma jucundum, Antidesma kapuae, Antidesma khasianum, Antidesma kunstleri, Antidesma laciniatum, Antidesma laurifolium, Antidesma leucocladon, Antidesma leucopodum, Antidesma macgregorii,

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-11962: Based on the initial data import
Petra Hoffmann (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petra Hoffm.' in the authors string.