Status:
valid
Authors:
Airy Shaw
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 26: 356 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000236911
Common Names
- Antidesma laurifolium
- Laurifolium Antidesma
- Laurifolium's Antidesma
Description
Antidesma laurifolium (also called 'Laurel-leaved Antidesma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Phyllanthaceae. It is native to Madagascar and Mauritius. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma laurifolium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma laurifolium is small and has a white-yellowish color. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma laurifolium is a species of tree native to India. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized monthly during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Antidesma laurifolium
Antidesma laurifolium can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Antidesma laurifolium FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Antidesma laurifolium?
Antidesma laurifolium prefers temperatures between 55-65°F (13-18°C)
What is the optimal humidity for Antidesma laurifolium?
Antidesma laurifolium prefers a humidity of 50-70%
How much light does Antidesma laurifolium need?
Antidesma laurifolium prefers bright, indirect light
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,