Status:
valid
Authors:
Ricketson & Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 90: 229 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543867
Common Names
- Ardisia angucianensis
- Anguciana's Ardisia
- Angucianensis Ardisia
Description
Ardisia angucianensis (also called Anguiano 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 angucianensis 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 angucianensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia angucianensis 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 angucianensis
Ardisia angucianensis can be found in tropical forests in Colombia.
Ardisia angucianensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia angucianensis?
Ardisia angucianensis
What type of plant is Ardisia angucianensis?
Ardisia angucianensis is a shrub.
Where is Ardisia angucianensis native to?
Ardisia angucianensis is native to Mexico.
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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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,