Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
hainanense
ID:
237079

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 21: 347 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236411

Common Names

  • Antidesma hainanense
  • Hainan Antidesma
  • Tropical Antidesma

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Description

Antidesma hainanense (also called Hainan Antidesma, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma hainanense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma hainanense has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma hainanense is a small shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining medium. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of at least 70°F (21°C). The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle.

Where to Find Antidesma hainanense

Antidesma hainanense is found in Hainan, China.

Antidesma hainanense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma hainanense?

Antidesma hainanense

What is the family of Antidesma hainanense?

Phyllanthaceae

What is the common name of Antidesma hainanense?

Hainan 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,

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