Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
venosum
ID:
240271

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Mey. ex Tul.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 15: 232 (1851)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000239603

Common Names

  • Venosum Antidesma
  • Venosum Tree
  • Venosum Leaf

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Synonyms

  • Antidesma bifrons Tul. [unknown]
  • Antidesma boivinianum Baill. [unknown]
  • Antidesma fuscocinereum Beille [unknown]
  • Antidesma natalense Harv. [unknown]
  • Antidesma neriifolium Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Antidesma nervosum De Wild. [unknown]
  • Antidesma venosum thouarsianum Tul. [unknown]
  • Minutalia tomentosa Fenzl [unknown]

Description

Antidesma venosum (also called Bead Tree, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Australia and is found in wet sclerophyll forests, riparian areas, and along watercourses. It has narrow, linear leaves and white flowers with red berries.

Uses & Benefits

Antidesma venosum is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and skin diseases. It is also used as a dye for fabrics and as a food preservative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Antidesma venosum is a white to cream-colored brush-like flower head, with numerous stamens. The seed is a small, woody capsule that splits open when mature. The seedlings are slender and upright, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Antidesma venosum is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained mix of sand and peat moss. They should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Antidesma venosum

Antidesma venosum is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales, Victoria, and Queensland.

Antidesma venosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Antidesma venosum?

Antidesma venosum

What is the common name of Antidesma venosum?

Coral berry

What is the natural habitat of Antidesma venosum?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Asia, Africa, and Australia.

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-12367: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Heinrich Friedrich Meyer (1791-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Mey.' in the authors string.
Edmond Tulasne (1815-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tul.' in the authors string.