Antidesma fleuryi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fleuryi
ID:
236799
Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 121 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236130
Common Names
- Antidesma fleuryi
- Fleuryi Antidesma
- Antidesma Fleuryi
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antidesma fleuryi (also called Antidesma fleuryi, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to Madagascar and typically grows in dry deciduous forests, spiny bush, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma fleuryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma fleuryi has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin, with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antidesma fleuryi is a shrub or small tree, usually growing to a height of 5–15 m. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Germination is usually rapid and seedlings should be transplanted when they reach a height of 10–15 cm.
Where to Find Antidesma fleuryi
Antidesma fleuryi can be found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Antidesma fleuryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma fleuryi?
Antidesma fleuryi
What is the common name of Antidesma fleuryi?
Antidesma
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma fleuryi?
Tropical rainforest
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-12040: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.