Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
edule
ID:
236641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Philipp. Gov. Lab. Bur. Bull. 17: 26 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235972



Common Names

  • Antidesma
  • Edule
  • Bead Tree


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Description

Antidesma edule (also called Edible Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and it grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma edule is used in the production of furniture, plywood, and flooring. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma edule var. edule
Antidesma edule var. apoense Petra Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma edule is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and black, with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, dark green shoot with two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma edule can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Antidesma edule

Antidesma edule is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Antidesma edule FAQ

What is the common name of Antidesma edule?

Edible Bead Tree

What is the scientific name of Edible Bead Tree?

Antidesma edule

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma edule?

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,

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