Antidesma roxburghii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
roxburghii
ID:
239548
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall. ex Tul.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 234 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238880
Common Names
- Antidesma roxburghii
- Roxburgh's Antidesma
- Roxburghii Antidesma
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- Stilago tomentosa Roxb. [unknown]
Description
Antidesma roxburghii (also called Roxburgh's Antidesma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to India and Southeast Asia. It has a spreading growth habit and produces clusters of small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and grows best in full sun.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma roxburghii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma roxburghii is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Antidesma roxburghii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Antidesma roxburghii
Antidesma roxburghii can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Antidesma roxburghii FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma roxburghii?
Antidesma roxburghii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Antidesma roxburghii?
Antidesma roxburghii has yellow or orange flowers.
What is the size of Antidesma roxburghii?
Antidesma roxburghii is a small to medium-sized shrub.
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
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:339091-1: Based on the initial data import