Status:
valid
Authors:
Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1124 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000237537
Common Names
- Antidesma Montanum
- Montanum Antidesma
- Antidesma Species
Synonyms
- Antidesma leptocladum glabrum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma leptocladum nitidum (Tul.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma menasu (Tul.) Müll.Arg. [illegitimate]
- Antidesma menasu linearifolium Hook.f. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum (Blanco) Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum angustifolium Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum barbatum (C.Presl) Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum kuroiwae (Makino) Hurus. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum lobbianum (Tul.) Merr. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum pseudopentandrum (Hurus.) Hurus. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum ramosii (Merr.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Antidesma pubescens menasu Tul. [unknown]
- Antidesma pubescens moritzii Tul. [unknown]
- Antidesma rostratum barbatum (C.Presl) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma rostratum genuinum Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma rostratum lobbianum Tul. [unknown]
- Antidesma salicinum latius Ridl. [unknown]
- Antidesma pentandrum rotundisepalum (Hayata) Hurus. [unknown]
Description
Antidesma montanum (also called 'Mountain Antidesma', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with small, oval leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is native to Central America and grows in tropical forests at elevations of 0-1000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma montanum has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye and for making paper.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Antidesma montanum var. microphyllum (Hemsl.) Petra Hoffm.
Antidesma montanum var. salicinum (Ridl.) Petra Hoffm.
Antidesma montanum var. wallichii (Tul.) Petra Hoffm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma montanum is a small, white flower with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma montanum is an evergreen shrub that grows in humid, warm climates. It should be planted in well-draining soil and kept in bright, indirect light. Water regularly and prune as needed. Propagation is done through cuttings.
Where to Find Antidesma montanum
Antidesma montanum is native to Colombia and can be found in montane forests at elevations of 1,400 to 2,400 meters.
Antidesma montanum FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Antidesma montanum?
Antidesma montanum prefers temperatures between 55-65 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of light does Antidesma montanum need?
Antidesma montanum prefers bright, indirect light.
What type of soil is best for Antidesma montanum?
Antidesma montanum prefers a well-draining, chunky soil mix.
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,