Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Picramniales
Genus:
Species:
antidesma
ID:
475464

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1788

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Veg. Ind. Occ. : 27 (1788)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000474796



Common Names

  • Picramnia antidesma
  • Caboclo-Pau-de-Caboclo
  • Caboclo-Pau


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Synonyms

  • Phyllanthus macrostachyus Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Brasilium glabrum J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Cicca macrostachya (Müll.Arg.) Benth. [unknown]

Description

Picramnia antidesma (also called Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Picramniaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing to a height of 5–10 m. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in a variety of habitats, such as wet forests, dry forests, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Picramnia antidesma has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It has also been used as a dye for textiles and as an insect repellent.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Picramnia antidesma sub. fessonia (DC.) W.W.Thomas
Picramnia antidesma sub. antidesma
Picramnia antidesma sub. nicaraguensis W.W.Thomas

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Picramnia antidesma is yellow, with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are short and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Picramnia antidesma is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted to individual containers and kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Picramnia antidesma

Picramnia antidesma is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America.

Picramnia antidesma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Picramnia antidesma?

Picramnia antidesma

What is the family of Picramnia antidesma?

Sapindaceae

What is the origin of Picramnia antidesma?

South America

Species in the Picramnia genus

Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris, Picramnia excelsa, Picramnia andrade-limae, Picramnia thomasii, Picramnia coccinea,

Species in the Picramniaceae family

Alvaradoa amorphoides, Alvaradoa arborescens, Alvaradoa haitiensis, Alvaradoa jamaicensis, Alvaradoa lewisii, Alvaradoa subovata, Nothotalisia cancellata, Nothotalisia piranii, Nothotalisia peruviana, Picramnia polyantha, Picramnia pentandra, Picramnia sellowii, Picramnia sphaerocarpa, Picramnia spruceana, Picramnia magnifolia, Picramnia reticulata, Picramnia matudae, Picramnia nuriensis, Picramnia teapensis, Picramnia villosa, Picramnia caracasana, Picramnia apetala, Picramnia antidesma, Picramnia latifolia, Picramnia juniniana, Picramnia macrocarpa, Picramnia ferrea, Picramnia dictyoneura, Picramnia emarginata, Picramnia grandifolia, Picramnia gracilis, Picramnia tumbesina, Picramnia bahiensis, Picramnia ciliata, Picramnia glazioviana, Picramnia ramiflora, Picramnia xalapensis, Picramnia killipii, Picramnia parvifolia, Picramnia bullata, Picramnia deflexa, Picramnia guerrerensis, Picramnia hirsuta, Picramnia dolichobotrya, Picramnia elliptica, Picramnia mexicana, Picramnia gardneri, Picramnia guianensis, Picramnia oreadica, Picramnia campestris,

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