Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
comptum
ID:
236277

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 190 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000235608

Common Names

  • Comptum antidesma
  • Comptum berry
  • Comptum wild-grapes

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma lanceolatum walkeri Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma walkeri (Tul.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma comptum (also called Chinese boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Euphorbiaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a shrub or small tree, growing to a height of 2–5 m. The leaves are alternate, simple, and entire, 5–15 cm long and 2–8 cm broad.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma comptum is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma comptum is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.

Where to Find Antidesma comptum

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

Antidesma comptum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma comptum?

Antidesma comptum

What type of plant is Antidesma comptum?

Tree

Where is Antidesma comptum native to?

Indonesia

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-11991: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.