Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
amplexicaulis
ID:
544526

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bedd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Or. 1: 37 (1872)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543858

Common Names

  • Ardisia amplexicaulis
  • Amplexicaul Ardisia
  • Amplexicaulis Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tinus amplexicaulis (Bedd.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis 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 amplexicaulis

Ardisia amplexicaulis can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Ardisia amplexicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia amplexicaulis?

Ardisia amplexicaulis

What are the common names of Ardisia amplexicaulis?

Amplexicaul ardisia

What is the habitat of Ardisia amplexicaulis?

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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