Antidesma ferrugineum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ferrugineum
ID:
236765
Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 462 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236096
Common Names
- Antidesma ferrugineum
- Rusty Antidesma
- Ferruginous Antidesma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antidesma ferrugineum (also called Rusty Antidesma, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub that grows up to 8 meters tall. It is native to Madagascar and is found in lowland rainforests, dry deciduous forests, and spiny forests.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma ferrugineum is a popular ornamental plant that is used to decorate homes and offices. It is also used in floral arrangements. Its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma ferrugineum has small, red flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antidesma ferrugineum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual pots.
Where to Find Antidesma ferrugineum
Antidesma ferrugineum can be found in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.
Antidesma ferrugineum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma ferrugineum?
Antidesma ferrugineum
What type of plant is Antidesma ferrugineum?
Antidesma ferrugineum is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae.
Where is Antidesma ferrugineum found?
Antidesma ferrugineum is found in Madagascar.
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-12037: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Kenneth Airy Shaw (1902-1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Airy Shaw' in the authors string.