Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
andamanica
ID:
544533

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kurz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Forest Fl. Burma 2: 108 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543865

Common Names

  • Ardisia andamanica
  • Andaman Ardisia
  • Andamanica Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tinus andamanica (Kurz) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia andamanica (also called Andaman 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 andamanica 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 andamanica 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 andamanica 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 andamanica

Ardisia andamanica can be found in tropical forests in the Andaman Islands.

Ardisia andamanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia andamanica?

Ardisia andamanica

What type of plant is Ardisia andamanica?

Ardisia andamanica is a shrub.

Where is Ardisia andamanica native to?

Ardisia andamanica is native to India and the Andaman Islands.

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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