Ardisia diversilimba - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
diversilimba
ID:
544891
Status:
valid
Authors:
Merr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 1: 24 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544223
Common Names
- Diversilimba Ardisia
- Ardisia Diversilimba
- Diversilimba Ardisia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia diversilimba (also called Variable-lobed Ardisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and it typically grows in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia diversilimba is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Ardisia diversilimba flower is a small, white or pink flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, glossy seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia diversilimba is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings.
Where to Find Ardisia diversilimba
Ardisia diversilimba is native to China and can be found in wetland habitats.
Ardisia diversilimba FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia diversilimba?
Ardisia diversilimba
What is the family of Ardisia diversilimba?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Ardisia diversilimba?
Diverse-lobed Ardisia
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-2647867: Based on the initial data import
Elmer Drew Merrill (1876-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merr.' in the authors string.