Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
amherstiana
ID:
544524

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 120 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543856

Common Names

  • Ardisia amherstiana
  • Amherst's Ardisia
  • Amherstiana Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia cochinchinensis (Pit.) C.M.Hu [unknown]
  • Ardisia oxyphylla cochinchinensis Pit. [unknown]
  • Ardisia reflexa Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Tinus reflexa (Wall. ex A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia amherstiana (also called Amherst'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 amherstiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has medicinal benefits, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ardisia amherstiana var. pubescens (H.R.Fletcher) K.Larsen & C.M.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia amherstiana is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedling is a small, shrubby plant with a single stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia amherstiana can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing. The plant should be divided into sections with each section containing several healthy shoots.

Where to Find Ardisia amherstiana

Ardisia amherstiana can be found in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Ardisia amherstiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia amherstiana?

Ardisia amherstiana

What are the common names of Ardisia amherstiana?

Amherst's ardisia

What is the habitat of Ardisia amherstiana?

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

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