Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 7: 320 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543868
Common Names
- Ardisia angustata
- Angustate Ardisia
- Angustata Ardisia
Description
Ardisia angustata (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia angustata 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 angustata 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 angustata
Ardisia angustata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ardisia angustata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia angustata?
Ardisia angustata
What type of plant is Ardisia angustata?
Ardisia angustata is a shrub.
Where is Ardisia angustata native to?
Ardisia angustata is native to Mexico.
Species in the Ardisia genus
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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,
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Androsace bungeana,
Androsace caduca,
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Androsace chaixii,
Androsace chamaejasme,
Androsace ciliata,
Androsace ciliifolia,
Androsace constancei,
Androsace coronata,
Androsace cortusifolia,
Androsace croftii,
Androsace cuscutiformis,