Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
tetrandrum
ID:
239979

Status:
valid

Authors:
Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1827

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 1124 (1827)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239311

Common Names

  • Antidesma tetrandrum
  • Antidesma Tetrandrum
  • Antidesma Tetrandrum Tree

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma auritum Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma blumei Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma salaccense Zoll. & Moritzi [unknown]

Description

Antidesma tetrandrum (also called Tetrandrum 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 tetrandrum 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 tetrandrum has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma tetrandrum 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 tetrandrum

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

Antidesma tetrandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma tetrandrum?

Antidesma tetrandrum

What is the common name of Antidesma tetrandrum?

Four-petalled Antidesma

Where is Antidesma tetrandrum found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Madagascar.

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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