Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Vidal
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Sin. Gen. Pl. Leños. Filip. , Atlas: 30 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544044
Common Names
- Centenoi Ardisia
- Ardisia Centenoi
- Centenoi Ardisia Plant
Description
Ardisia centenoi (also called Centeno's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Primulaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica. It grows in lowland forests, often near streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia centenoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia centenoi 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 centenoi 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 centenoi
Ardisia centenoi can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Ardisia centenoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia centenoi?
Ardisia centenoi
What is the common name of Ardisia centenoi?
Centeno's Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia centenoi?
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,