Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pyrifolium
ID:
239328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 34: 68 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238660



Common Names

  • Pyrifolium Antidesma
  • Antidesma Pyrifolium
  • Pyrifolium Berry


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma brunneum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Antidesma montanum Thwaites [illegitimate]

Description

Antidesma pyrifolium (also called Pear-leaved Antidesma, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to India, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. It has small, white flowers with yellow centers and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma pyrifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, coughs, and colds.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma montanum var. montanum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma pyrifolium is small, yellow-green in color and has a sweet scent. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma pyrifolium is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment and partial shade. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It can be propagated through cuttings or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a moist medium and kept at a temperature of 70-80°F (21-27°C). The seedlings should be kept in a humid environment and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Antidesma pyrifolium

Antidesma pyrifolium is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia.

Antidesma pyrifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma pyrifolium?

Antidesma pyrifolium

What is the common name of Antidesma pyrifolium?

Pyrifolium Antidesma

What are the growing conditions for Antidesma pyrifolium?

Antidesma pyrifolium prefers warm, humid environments with bright, indirect light.

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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