Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
alverezii
ID:
544517

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 26: 484 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543849

Common Names

  • Ardisia alverezii
  • Alverez's Ardisia
  • Alverezii Ardisia

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Description

Ardisia alverezii (also called Alvarez's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia and parts of Australia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia alverezii is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive, glossy foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia alverezii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, alverezii-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia alverezii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 3-4 feet. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Ardisia alverezii

Ardisia alverezii can be found in Costa Rica.

Ardisia alverezii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia alverezii?

Ardisia alverezii

What are the common names of Ardisia alverezii?

Alverez's ardisia

What is the habitat of Ardisia alverezii?

It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in shady places at elevations of 800-3000 m in the Himalayas

Species in the Ardisia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

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