Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pachybotryum
ID:
238626

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pax & K.Hoffm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1910

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 45: 236 (1910)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237958



Common Names

  • Antidesma Pachybotryum
  • Pachybotryum Antidesma
  • Pachybotryum Five-stamened Antidesma


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Description

Antidesma pachybotryum (also called Chinese wax plant, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to China, India, and Southeast Asia. This plant typically grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma pachybotryum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for cut flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma pachybotryum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma pachybotryum is a shrub native to the rainforests of South America. It prefers a warm, humid environment with temperatures between 18-24°C (65-75°F). It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Antidesma pachybotryum

Antidesma pachybotryum is native to Southeast Asia.

Antidesma pachybotryum FAQ

What is the ideal temperature for Antidesma pachybotryum?

Antidesma pachybotryum prefers temperatures between 60-80°F (15-27°C)

What is the ideal humidity for Antidesma pachybotryum?

Antidesma pachybotryum prefers a humidity level of 50-70%

What type of soil should I use for Antidesma pachybotryum?

Antidesma pachybotryum prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix

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-12211: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand Albin Pax (1858-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pax' in the authors string.
Käthe Hoffmann (b.1883): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Hoffm.' in the authors string.