Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pachystachys
ID:
238646

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 5: 355 (1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237978



Common Names

  • Antidesma Pachystachys
  • Pachystachys Antidesma
  • Pachystachys Four-stamened Antidesma


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma pachystachys palustre Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Antidesma pachystachys (also called Bead Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma pachystachys 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 pachystachys 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 pachystachys 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 pachystachys

Antidesma pachystachys is native to Southeast Asia.

Antidesma pachystachys FAQ

What are the common names of Antidesma pachystachys?

Antidesma pachystachys is commonly known as Chinese boxthorn.

What are the growing conditions for Antidesma pachystachys?

Antidesma pachystachys prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the hardiness zone for Antidesma pachystachys?

Antidesma pachystachys is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

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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