Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bunius
ID:
236002

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 1: 826 (1824)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235333



Common Names

  • Antidesma bunius
  • Bunius Antidesma
  • Bunius Antidesma


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma andamanicum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius cordifolium (C.Presl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius floribundum (Tul.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius pubescens Petra Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius sylvestre (Lam.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius wallichii Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Antidesma ciliatum C.Presl [unknown]
  • Antidesma collettii Craib [unknown]
  • Antidesma cordifolium C.Presl [unknown]
  • Antidesma crassifolium (Elmer) Merr. [unknown]
  • Antidesma floribundum Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma glabellum K.D.Koenig ex Benn. [unknown]
  • Antidesma glabrum Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma retusum Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Antidesma rumphii Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma stilago Poir. [unknown]
  • Antidesma sylvestre Lam. [unknown]
  • Antidesma thorelianum Gagnep. [unknown]
  • Sapium crassifolium Elmer [unknown]
  • Stilago bunius L. [unknown]
  • Antidesma bunius bunius [unknown]

Description

Antidesma bunius (also called 'Bignay', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia. It is a small tree with small, leathery, oval-shaped leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma bunius is a species of flowering tree that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to make herbal teas and as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma bunius 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 bunius is a slow-growing, evergreen tree that can reach up to 25 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, acidic soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Antidesma bunius

Antidesma bunius is native to India, Southeast Asia, and parts of China. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.

Antidesma bunius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma bunius?

Antidesma bunius

What is the common name of Antidesma bunius?

Bunius Antidesma

What is the family of Antidesma bunius?

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-11964: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.