Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 141: 280 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544037
Common Names
- Caudiferoides Ardisia
- Ardisia Caudiferoides
- Caudiferoides Ardisia Plant
Description
Ardisia caudiferoides (also called Caudifer-like Ardisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to tropical Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in lowland forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia caudiferoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia caudiferoides is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black berry. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia caudiferoides is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which can be taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or planted in the ground.
Where to Find Ardisia caudiferoides
Ardisia caudiferoides can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Ardisia caudiferoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia caudiferoides?
Ardisia caudiferoides
What is the family of Ardisia caudiferoides?
Primulaceae
Where does Ardisia caudiferoides grow?
It grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas
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,