Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
chonmon
ID:
236186

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 119 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235517

Common Names

  • Antidesma Chonmon
  • Chonmon Antidesma
  • Chonmon Bead Tree

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Description

Antidesma chonmon (also called Chonmon Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in tropical and subtropical climates, at elevations of 500–2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma chonmon is used as a medicinal plant, as a food source, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Antidesma chonmon are small, white and have five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma chonmon can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C (68-77°F). Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-21°C (64-70°F) and in bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Antidesma chonmon

Antidesma chonmon can be found in the tropical rainforests of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Antidesma chonmon FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma chonmon?

Antidesma chonmon

What is the common name of Antidesma chonmon?

Chinese berry

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma chonmon?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-11982: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.