Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
annamensis
ID:
544541

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pit.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 859 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543873

Common Names

  • Ardisia annamensis
  • Annam Ardisia
  • Annamensis Ardisia

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Description

Ardisia annamensis (also called Annam 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 annamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia annamensis 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 annamensis 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 annamensis

Ardisia annamensis can be found in tropical forests in Vietnam.

Ardisia annamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia annamensis?

Ardisia annamensis

What is the common name of Ardisia annamensis?

Annam Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia annamensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Ardisia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

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