Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
neurocarpum
ID:
238370

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 466 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237702



Common Names

  • Antidesma neurocarpum
  • Bead Tree
  • Coral Beads


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma microcarpum Miq. [unknown]
  • Antidesma salicifolium Miq. [illegitimate]

Description

Antidesma neurocarpum (also called Wild Currant, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has small, greenish-white flowers and red, fleshy fruits. The plant grows in humid, shady areas and prefers to be grown in well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma neurocarpum is used in ornamental gardening and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma neurocarpum var. hosei (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Petra Hoffm.
Antidesma neurocarpum var. linearifolium (Pax & K.Hoffm.) Petra Hoffm.
Antidesma neurocarpum var. neurocarpum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma neurocarpum is small and tubular, with a white and yellowish-green coloration. Its seed is round and black, and its seedlings are small and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma neurocarpum is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a warm, moist environment. Air layering can be done by wrapping the stem in moist sphagnum moss and covering with a plastic bag.

Where to Find Antidesma neurocarpum

Antidesma neurocarpum can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador.

Antidesma neurocarpum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma neurocarpum?

Antidesma neurocarpum is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Pacific Islands.

What is the size of Antidesma neurocarpum?

Antidesma neurocarpum is a small to medium-sized shrub, typically growing to a height of around 3 m.

What is the flowering season of Antidesma neurocarpum?

Antidesma neurocarpum typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

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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