Ardisia anaclasta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
anaclasta
ID:
544528
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 142: 45 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543860
Common Names
- Ardisia anaclasta
- Anaclast Ardisia
- Anaclasta Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia anaclasta (also called Anaclasta 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 anaclasta 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 anaclasta 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia anaclasta 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 anaclasta
Ardisia anaclasta can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ardisia anaclasta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia anaclasta?
Ardisia anaclasta
What are the common names of Ardisia anaclasta?
Anaclastous ardisia
What is the habitat of Ardisia anaclasta?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647537: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.