Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
heterophyllum
ID:
237146

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1123 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236478



Common Names

  • Antidesma heterophyllum
  • Heterophyllum Antidesma
  • Antidesma Heterophyllum


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma ovalifolium Zipp. ex Span. [unknown]
  • Antidesma zippelii Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Antidesma heterophyllum (also called Variable-leaved Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a shrub or small tree that grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma heterophyllum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antidesma heterophyllum are small, white, and star-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma heterophyllum can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Antidesma heterophyllum

Antidesma heterophyllum is found in the Amazon rainforest.

Antidesma heterophyllum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma heterophyllum?

Antidesma heterophyllum

What is the common name of Antidesma heterophyllum?

Heterophyllum Antidesma

Where is Antidesma heterophyllum native to?

India

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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