Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosum
ID:
240029

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1126 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239361



Common Names

  • Antidesma tomentosum
  • Bushy Bead Tree
  • Bushy Bead Fruit


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma perserrula Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Antidesma tomentosum giganteum Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma tomentosum rivulare (Merr.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma tomentosum (also called Tomentosum antidesma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with ovate to elliptic leaves that are 2-7 cm long. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma tomentosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma tomentosum var. stenocarpum (Airy Shaw) Petra Hoffm.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma tomentosum has small, yellow flowers with purple markings. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma tomentosum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, bright location and water regularly.

Where to Find Antidesma tomentosum

Antidesma tomentosum is native to India and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Antidesma tomentosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma tomentosum?

Antidesma tomentosum

What type of plant is Antidesma tomentosum?

A shrub

Where is Antidesma tomentosum found?

In India and Southeast Asia

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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