Euphorbiaceae · Antidesma

Antidesma zeylanicum

Treeoutdoor
Habit
Tree
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering
March-November

Plant Details

Scientific name
Antidesma zeylanicum
Genus
Antidesma
Habit
Tree
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Native to
India, Sri Lanka
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Found in India
Tamil Nadu
Flowering & fruiting
March-November
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Margin
Variable
Pinnate venation leaf character
Venation
Pinnate

Typical of the Euphorbiaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Cyme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Euphorbiaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Antidesma zeylanicum

Antidesma zeylanicum is a tree belonging to the Euphorbiaceae family (Spurge/Euphorbia family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple/compound leaves, cyathium/raceme/spike flower clusters, capsule (regma) fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It is native to India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-November.

Illustration representing the Euphorbiaceae family
Botanical family

Euphorbiaceae

Spurge/Euphorbia family

Antidesma zeylanicum belongs to the Euphorbiaceae family.

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