Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
minus
ID:
238151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237483



Common Names

  • Minus Antidesma
  • Antidesma Minus
  • Minus' Antidesma


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma lanceolarium Moritzi [illegitimate]
  • Antidesma lanceolatum Tul. [illegitimate]
  • Antidesma zollingeri Müll.Arg. ex Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma minus (also called 'Small Antidesma', among many other common names) is a small shrub species native to India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia. It is found in tropical forests and scrublands at elevations of up to 1,000 meters. It has small, oval leaves and bears small, white flowers with purple-veined petals.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma minus has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma minus is a small, white, bell-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma minus is a species of shrub native to Peru. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It requires warm temperatures and high humidity, and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Antidesma minus

Antidesma minus can be found in Peru.

Antidesma minus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma minus?

Antidesma minus

What type of plant is Antidesma minus?

Shrub

Where is Antidesma minus 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,

References