Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
aquifolioides
ID:
544551

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.Z.Fang & K.Yao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 99 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543883

Common Names

  • Ardisia aquifolioides
  • Aquifolioid Ardisia
  • Aquifolioides Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia nervosa Walker [unknown]

Description

Ardisia aquifolioides (also called Holly-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 aquifolioides 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 aquifolioides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia aquifolioides 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 aquifolioides

Ardisia aquifolioides can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ardisia aquifolioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia aquifolioides?

Ardisia aquifolioides

What is the common name of Ardisia aquifolioides?

Holly-leaved Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia aquifolioides?

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-2647558: Based on the initial data import
Wen Zhe Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Z.Fang' in the authors string.
Kan Yao (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yao' in the authors string.