Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1873
Citation Micro:
Fl. Austral. 6: 87 (1873)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239086
Common Names
- Antidesma sinuatum
- Antidesma
- Sinuatum
Description
Antidesma sinuatum (also called 'Sinuate-Leaved Antidesma', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can grow up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has glossy, dark green leaves with wavy edges and small yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Antidesma sinuatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Antidesma sinuatum has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small, dark brown, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Antidesma sinuatum is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Antidesma sinuatum
Antidesma sinuatum can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Antidesma sinuatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Antidesma sinuatum?
Antidesma sinuatum
What are the common names of Antidesma sinuatum?
Antidesma sinuatum is also known as the Sinuate Antidesma
What is the natural habitat of Antidesma sinuatum?
Antidesma sinuatum is native to the tropical rainforests of 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,