Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
leucopodum
ID:
237689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 465 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237021



Common Names

  • Antidesma Leucopodum
  • Leucopodum Antidesma
  • Antidesma Plant


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma caudatum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma cauliflorum W.W.Sm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma cauliflorum Merr. [illegitimate]
  • Antidesma clementis Merr. [unknown]
  • Antidesma hirtellum Ridl. [unknown]
  • Antidesma leucopodum kinabaluense Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Antidesma leucopodum platyphyllum Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Antidesma trunciflorum Merr. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma leucopodum (also called 'White-Stemmed Antidesma' or 'White-Stemmed Tree', among many other common names) is a species of tree native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized tree with a single, erect trunk and a rounded crown. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of 0-1000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma leucopodum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Antidesma leucopodum flower is a small, tubular flower with a white and yellow coloration. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have a white and yellow coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma leucopodum is a species of plant native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It is an evergreen shrub growing in wet and dry forests at elevations of up to 1000 m. It is best grown in a well-draining soil with moderate to high humidity and bright, indirect light. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist and warm until germination.

Where to Find Antidesma leucopodum

Antidesma leucopodum is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Antidesma leucopodum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma leucopodum?

Antidesma leucopodum

What is the common name of Antidesma leucopodum?

White-footed Antidesma

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma leucopodum?

Tropical rainforests

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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