Antidesma maclurei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maclurei
ID:
237855
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 23: 248 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237187
Common Names
- Maclurei Antidesma
- Antidesma Maclurei
- Maclurei Antidesma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Antidesma maclurei (also called Maclure's Antidesma, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree with leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to Mexico and Central America and typically grows in wet montane forests at elevations of 1000-2500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma maclurei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. Its fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma maclurei has small, bell-shaped flowers with yellow and purple petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Antidesma maclurei is a species of shrub native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves. The plant can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It requires a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light and regular watering. The plant should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Antidesma maclurei
Antidesma maclurei can be found in the tropical regions of South and Central America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Antidesma maclurei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma maclurei?
Antidesma maclurei
What type of plant is Antidesma maclurei?
Antidesma maclurei is a type of shrub
Where is Antidesma maclurei native to?
Antidesma maclurei is native to Southeast Asia
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-12140: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.