Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
excavatum
ID:
236721

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1864

Citation Micro:
Ann. Mus. Bot. Lugduno-Batavi 1: 218 (1864)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236052



Common Names

  • Antidesma excavatum
  • Excavatum
  • Excavatum Antidesma


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma ponapense Kaneh. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma excavatum (also called Gondola, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is a small shrub or tree, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to Madagascar, where it is found in humid forests. It is also found in the Comoros Islands.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma excavatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks due to its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a source of food and medicine by the local population.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma excavatum var. excavatum
Antidesma excavatum var. indutum (Airy Shaw) Petra Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma excavatum has small white flowers with yellow centers and dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma excavatum is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It is easy to propagate from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they take root.

Where to Find Antidesma excavatum

Antidesma excavatum is native to tropical Africa, India, and Southeast Asia.

Antidesma excavatum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma excavatum?

Antidesma excavatum

What is the family of Antidesma excavatum?

Phyllanthaceae

What is the common name of Antidesma excavatum?

Antidesma

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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