Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
velutinum
ID:
240238

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 223 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239570

Common Names

  • Velvet Leaf
  • Velvet Antidesma
  • Velvet Tree

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma gymnogyne Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma spaniothix Airy Shaw [unknown]
  • Antidesma velutinum polystachya Müll.Arg. [unknown]

Description

Antidesma velutinum (also called Velvet-leaved Antidesma, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree, usually growing up to 10m in height. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, open forests and heathlands.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma velutinum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for fuelwood and as a source of honey. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, yellow-green flowers. Seed: Small, black seeds. Seedlings: Tiny, green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma velutinum is a small shrub that grows up to 2m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in a variety of habitats. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed raising mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained cutting mix.

Where to Find Antidesma velutinum

Antidesma velutinum can be found in Southeast Asia, in the countries of Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia.

Antidesma velutinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma velutinum?

Antidesma velutinum

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma velutinum?

It is native to Australia and found in tropical and subtropical regions.

What is the average height of Antidesma velutinum?

It can grow up to 8 meters in height.

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-12364: Based on the initial data import
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.