Antidesma keralense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
keralense
ID:
340935
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chakrab. & M.Gangop.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
J. Econ. Taxon. Bot. 24: 23 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340267
Common Names
- Antidesma Keralense
- Snakeberry
- Wild Grape
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antidesma keralense (also called the Kerala antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to India. It grows in wet forests, often near streams, at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma keralense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat skin diseases, fever, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma keralense is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Antidesma keralense is a terrestrial orchid that prefers a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division of the rhizomes or by seed sowing.
Where to Find Antidesma keralense
Antidesma keralense is native to India and can be found in the Western Ghats region of the country.
Antidesma keralense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma keralense?
Antidesma keralense
What type of plant is Antidesma keralense?
A shrub
Where is Antidesma keralense found?
It is found in 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-220486: Based on the initial data import
Tapas Chakrabarty (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chakrab.' in the authors string.
Mohan Gangopadhyay (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Gangop.' in the authors string.