Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
spatulifolium
ID:
239780

Status:
valid

Authors:
Airy Shaw

Source:
wcs

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 23: 283 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239112

Common Names

  • Antidesma spatulifolium
  • Antidesma
  • Spatulifolium

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Description

Antidesma spatulifolium (also called 'Spatulate-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 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma spatulifolium 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 spatulifolium 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma spatulifolium is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months. Propagation is done by cuttings or by layering.

Where to Find Antidesma spatulifolium

Antidesma spatulifolium can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Antidesma spatulifolium FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma spatulifolium?

Antidesma spatulifolium

What are the common names of Antidesma spatulifolium?

Antidesma spatulifolium is also known as the Spatulate Antidesma

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma spatulifolium?

Antidesma spatulifolium 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,

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