Antidesma cochinchinense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cochinchinense
ID:
236233
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 119 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235564
Common Names
- Cochinchinense Antidesma
- Cochinchinense Tree
- Cochinchinense Fruit
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Antidesma cochinchinense (also called Chinese boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 2–5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire, 5–15 cm long and 2–8 cm broad.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma cochinchinense is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Antidesma cochinchinense are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antidesma cochinchinense is a fast-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Antidesma cochinchinense
Antidesma cochinchinense can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Antidesma cochinchinense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma cochinchinense?
Antidesma cochinchinense
What is the common name of Antidesma cochinchinense?
Chinese berry
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma cochinchinense?
Tropical rainforests
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-11987: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.