Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fruticosum
ID:
236876

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lour.) Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 259 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236207



Common Names

  • Antidesma fruticosum
  • Shrubby Bead Tree
  • Fruticosum Antidesma


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Synonyms

  • Rhytis fruticosa Lour. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma fruticosum (also called Antidesma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia and is found in rainforests, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma fruticosum is used for its ornamental value and is often planted in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma fruticosum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma fruticosum can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. Pruning is recommended to maintain a neat shape and encourage flowering.

Where to Find Antidesma fruticosum

Antidesma fruticosum is native to tropical and subtropical Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Antidesma fruticosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma fruticosum?

Antidesma fruticosum

What is the family of Antidesma fruticosum?

Phyllanthaceae

Where is Antidesma fruticosum found?

Tropical Asia

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-12047: Based on the initial data import
João de Loureiro (1710-1791): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lour.' in the authors string.
Johannes Müller Argoviensis (1828-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Arg.' in the authors string.