Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
pacificum
ID:
238674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll.Arg.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 15(2): 254 (1866)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238006

Common Names

  • Antidesma Pacificum
  • Pacific Antidesma
  • Pacific Five-stamened Antidesma

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Description

Antidesma pacificum (also called Pacific Bead Tree, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree or shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions, usually in moist, shaded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma pacificum is used in traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, headaches, and stomach aches. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma pacificum is a small, tubular, yellowish-green flower with a white lip. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, round, greenish-brown seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma pacificum is a shrub or small tree native to tropical Asia. It prefers well-draining soil and should be grown in a sunny location. It should be watered regularly and can be propagated by cuttings.

Where to Find Antidesma pacificum

Antidesma pacificum can be found in the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, particularly in Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Antidesma pacificum FAQ

What are the common names of Antidesma pacificum?

Antidesma pacificum is commonly known as Pacific boxthorn.

What are the growing conditions for Antidesma pacificum?

Antidesma pacificum prefers full sun and well-drained soil.

What is the hardiness zone for Antidesma pacificum?

Antidesma pacificum is hardy in USDA zones 8-10.

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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