Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
fordii
ID:
236843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hemsl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 26: 430 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236174

Common Names

  • Antidesma fordii
  • Ford's Antidesma
  • Ford Antidesma

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma yunnanense Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma fordii (also called Ford's Antidesma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Phyllanthaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in dry deciduous forests and woodlands. It is a small shrub with yellowish-white flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma fordii is a shrub native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma fordii has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves and a pale green stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma fordii is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves and small, pink flowers in summer. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Antidesma fordii

Antidesma fordii is native to Central and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Antidesma fordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma fordii?

Antidesma fordii

What is the family of Antidesma fordii?

Phyllanthaceae

What is the common name of Antidesma fordii?

Ford's Antidesma

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-12044: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.