Status:
valid
Authors:
Taton
Source:
cmp
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 49: 101 (1979)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544397
Common Names
- Ardisia Hallei
- Hallei Ardisia
- Ardisia Hallei Plant
Description
Ardisia hallei (also called Halle's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia hallei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion, stabilize soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ardisia hallei has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia hallei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ardisia hallei
Ardisia hallei can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Ardisia hallei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia hallei?
Ardisia hallei
What is the common name of Ardisia hallei?
Halle's Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia hallei?
Tropical forests of South and Central America
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,