Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1125 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239194
Common Names
- Antidesma stipulare
- Antidesma
- Stipulare
Synonyms
- Antidesma amboinense Miq. [unknown]
- Antidesma cordatostipulaceum Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma cordatostipulaceum lanceifolium Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma diepenhorstii Miq. [unknown]
- Antidesma grandistipulum Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma sarawakense Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma stipulare amboinense (Miq.) J.J.Sm. [unknown]
- Antidesma stenophyllum Gage [unknown]
Description
Antidesma stipulare (also called Stipulate antidesma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma stipulare is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma stipulare has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma stipulare is a shrub native to India. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost. Propagation is done through cuttings or seed.
Where to Find Antidesma stipulare
Antidesma stipulare can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.
Antidesma stipulare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma stipulare?
Antidesma stipulare
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma stipulare?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Antidesma stipulare?
Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine
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,