Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
velutinosum
ID:
240205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 112 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239537



Common Names

  • Velvet Leaf
  • Velvet-leaf
  • Velvetleaf


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Synonyms

  • Antidesma attenuatum Wall. ex Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma molle Wall. ex Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Antidesma tomentosum (Roxb.) Voigt [illegitimate]
  • Antidesma tomentosum Miq. [unknown]
  • Antidesma velutinosum lancifolium Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma velutinosum (also called Velvet Antidesma, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized shrub with an upright, spreading habit. It is native to Australia, where it grows in open forests and woodlands. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma velutinosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a pleasant aroma and is often used in aromatherapy. It can also be used to make tea and as a natural insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Antidesma tomentosum var. tomentosum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antidesma velutinosum are small and white, with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, papery seed coat. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma velutinosum is a small to medium-sized shrub that grows up to 3 m in height. It has an upright, spreading habit and is usually found in sandy soils. It is frost and drought tolerant. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Antidesma velutinosum

Antidesma velutinosum is native to tropical Asia, from India to China, and south to Indonesia and the Philippines.

Antidesma velutinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma velutinosum?

Antidesma velutinosum

What is the common name of Antidesma velutinosum?

Velvetberry

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma velutinosum?

It is found in rainforest margins and wet sclerophyll forests in New South Wales and Queensland.

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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