Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
subbicolor
ID:
239881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 70: 123 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239213

Common Names

  • Antidesma subbicolor
  • Antidesma Subbicolor
  • Antidesma Subbicolor Tree

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Description

Antidesma subbicolor (also called Subbicolor antidesma, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical rainforests, as well as in open savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma subbicolor is used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Antidesma subbicolor has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma subbicolor is a perennial shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to part shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in the spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer.

Where to Find Antidesma subbicolor

Antidesma subbicolor can be found in India, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Antidesma subbicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma subbicolor?

Antidesma subbicolor

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma subbicolor?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common names of Antidesma subbicolor?

Tropical trumpet vine, giant trumpet vine

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-12329: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.