Antidesma pentadrum

Antidesma pentadrum is commonly marketed as the Bignay pugo here in the Philippines.

Here I have found a few plants that seem similar, but I cannot be sure what they are yet. I bought some sold as Bignay pugo. The Bignay pugo should have smaller leaves and be better for the Bonsai hobby. I cannot say that the plants are bignay.

Antidesma pentadrum specifics

  • Core Identification & Taxonomy
    • Scientific Name: Antidesma pentadrum (pentandrum)
    • Common Name: Bignay pugo, alangnon (bicol), and salagma (igorot)
    • Family: Taxonomic family (e.g., Rosaceae).
    • Varietals:
    • Habitat/Range: Philippines, Taiwan, Ryukyu Islands
  • Morphology & Characteristics
    • Growth Habit: Small shrub or native tree
    • Leaves: Oblong
    • Flowers: Strong somewhat unpleasant scent
    • Fruit/Seed: Green to white, maturing to red and black
    • Stem/Bark: Slender yellow-brown twigs 
    • Growth: Moderate
  • Bonsai Notes
    • Sun Exposure: Full sun 4-8 hours daily.
    • Water Use: moderate water.
    • Soil Mix: Limestone (anapog), Akadama, Pumice, Lava Rock
    • Fertilizing: balanced fertilizer every 2–4 weeks during the active growing season (spring through autumn).
  • Styling and Maintenance
    • Pruning: Regular pruning is essentia
    • Defoliation: Partial or full leaf pruning can be used
    • Wiring: Branches can be wired year-round, but monitor the wire closely during periods of fast growth.
Antidesma pentadrum

Gallery images

First, we are uploading pictures of our plants to show the parts of a plant that may help in identification. Second, we only have so many plants and my photography skills are not actually skillful. Finally, if it would help to see another angle or view, view us a message and we will attempt to get the right picture perspective.