Ardisia bamendae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bamendae
ID:
746798
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cheek
Source:
cmp
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Pl. Dom, Bamenda Highlands : 76 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746131
Common Names
- Ardisia bamendae
- Bamenda Ardisia
- Bamenda Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia bamendae (also called Bamendae, among many other common names) is a small shrub of the Primulaceae family, native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in wet and dry forests, as well as in disturbed areas and open fields.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia bamendae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. The leaves can be used to make herbal teas and the flowers can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia bamendae is a small, yellow-greenish flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a white hilum. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia bamendae is a shrub native to Africa. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Ardisia bamendae
Ardisia bamendae is found in the tropical dry forests of Mexico.
Ardisia bamendae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia bamendae?
Ardisia bamendae
Where does Ardisia bamendae grow?
Ardisia bamendae is native to Cameroon.
What type of soil does Ardisia bamendae prefer?
Ardisia bamendae prefers moist, well-drained soil.
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-2899356: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.