Status:
valid
Authors:
Tul.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1851
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 231 (1851)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238901
Common Names
- Antidesma rufescens
- Rufescens Antidesma
- Rufescens Antidesma
Synonyms
- Antidesma membranaceum glabrescens Müll.Arg. [unknown]
- Antidesma sassandrae Beille [unknown]
Description
Antidesma rufescens (also called 'Rufescent Antidesma', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an evergreen shrub, growing in tropical and subtropical forests, and has small, oblong leaves and small, red berries. The flowers are small and yellowish-green.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma rufescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Antidesma rufescens is yellow and has a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma rufescens is a tropical plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be watered regularly, but not allowed to become soggy. It should be fertilized every two weeks during the growing season and repotted every two to three years. Propagation is done by stem cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Antidesma rufescens
Antidesma rufescens can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Antidesma rufescens FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma rufescens?
Antidesma rufescens is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Antidesma rufescens?
Antidesma rufescens has yellow or orange flowers.
What is the size of Antidesma rufescens?
Antidesma rufescens is a small to medium-sized shrub.
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,