Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
japonicum
ID:
237288

Status:
valid

Authors:
Siebold & Zucc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Abh. Math.-Phys. Cl. Königl. Bayer. Akad. Wiss. 4(2): 212 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236620



Common Names

  • Antidesma Japonicum
  • Japanese Bead Tree
  • Japanese Beadfruit


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma gracile Hemsl. [unknown]
  • Antidesma japonicum angustissimum Hurus. [unknown]
  • Antidesma japonicum liukiuense Hurus. [unknown]
  • Antidesma japonicum uncinulatum Hurus. [unknown]
  • Antidesma japonicum acutisepalum (Hayata) Hurus. [unknown]
  • Antidesma japonicum densiflorum Hurus. [unknown]
  • Antidesma pentandrum hiiranense (Hayata) Hurus. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma japonicum (also called Japanese berry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that is native to China, Japan, and Taiwan. It has leathery, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woods, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma japonicum has been used to treat digestive disorders, fever, and skin diseases. It is also used as an antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma japonicum var. japonicum
Antidesma japonicum var. robustius Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antidesma japonicum are white and small. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a rosette of leaves that are hairy and toothed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma japonicum is a hardy perennial that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a cold frame in early spring. To propagate from cuttings, take stem cuttings in late spring or early summer and root them in a moist medium.

Where to Find Antidesma japonicum

Antidesma japonicum can be found in the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Antidesma japonicum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma japonicum?

Antidesma japonicum

What is the common name of Antidesma japonicum?

Japonicum Horehound

What is the family of Antidesma japonicum?

Lamiaceae

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-12087: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Gerhard Zuccarini (1797-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zucc.' in the authors string.
Philipp Franz von Siebold (1796-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Siebold' in the authors string.