Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
544711

Status:
valid

Authors:
Scheff.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Myrsin. Arch. Ind. : 83 (1867)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544043

Common Names

  • Celebica Ardisia
  • Ardisia Celebica
  • Celebica Ardisia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Tinus celebica (Scheff.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia celebica (also called Celebes 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 Indonesia. It grows in lowland forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia celebica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia celebica is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, black berry. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia celebica 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 celebica

Ardisia celebica can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ardisia celebica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia celebica?

Ardisia celebica

What is the common name of Ardisia celebica?

Celebes Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia celebica?

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,

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