Status:
valid
Authors:
Müll.Arg.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1864
Citation Micro:
Flora 47: 529 (1864)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239657
Common Names
- Vogelianum Antidesma
- Vogelianum Tree
- Vogelianum Leaf
Synonyms
- Antidesma membranaceum crassifolium Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Antidesma staudtii Pax [unknown]
- Antidesma venosum glabrescens De Wild. [unknown]
Description
Antidesma vogelianum (also called Vogel's Bead Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and is found in open forests, woodlands and heaths.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma vogelianum is used as an ornamental plant, and is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma vogelianum is a small, yellow-green flower. The seed is a small, black, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a grey-green colour.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma vogelianum is a small to medium-sized tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix, and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood growth and treated with a rooting hormone. The cuttings should be planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist.
Where to Find Antidesma vogelianum
Antidesma vogelianum is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and can be found in rainforests and other moist habitats.
Antidesma vogelianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma vogelianum?
Antidesma vogelianum
What is the common name of Antidesma vogelianum?
Vogel's Bead Tree
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma vogelianum?
Antidesma vogelianum is native to tropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, 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,