Ardisia artemata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
artemata
ID:
544560
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 141: 290 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543892
Common Names
- Ardisia artemata
- Artemata Ardisia
- Artemata Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia artemata (also called Artemata 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 artemata 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 artemata 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 artemata 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 artemata
Ardisia artemata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.
Ardisia artemata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia artemata?
Ardisia artemata
What is the common name of Ardisia artemata?
Artemata Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia artemata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647566: Based on the initial data import
Benjamin Clemens Stone (1933-1994): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Stone' in the authors string.