Antidesma catanduanense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
catanduanense
ID:
236117
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 16: 549 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235448
Common Names
- Antidesma catanduanense
- Catanduanense Antidesma
- Catanduanes Antidesma
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Antidesma catanduanense (also called Catanduanes Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in tropical and subtropical climates, at elevations of 500–2000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma catanduanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its fruit is edible.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma catanduanense has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antidesma catanduanense is a shrub or small tree that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings, layering, or division. It can also be propagated from seed, but germination is slow and erratic.
Where to Find Antidesma catanduanense
Antidesma catanduanense is native to the tropical forests of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.
Antidesma catanduanense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma catanduanense?
Antidesma catanduanense
What is the common name of Antidesma catanduanense?
Catanduanes Antidesma
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma catanduanense?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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-11975: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.