Ardisia apsidata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
apsidata
ID:
544549
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 142: 22 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543881
Common Names
- Ardisia apsidata
- Apsid Ardisia
- Apsidata Ardisia
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- Ardisia cosmetica B.C.Stone [unknown]
Description
Ardisia apsidata (also called Apsidata 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 apsidata 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
Ardisia apsidata has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin, wiry stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia apsidata 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 apsidata
Ardisia apsidata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ardisia apsidata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia apsidata?
Ardisia apsidata
What is the common name of Ardisia apsidata?
Apsidata Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia apsidata?
Tropical rainforests
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-2647556: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.