Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
heterotricha
ID:
545082

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Sida 18: 512 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544414

Common Names

  • Ardisia Heterotricha
  • Heterotricha Ardisia
  • Ardisia Heterotricha Plant

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Synonyms

  • Auriculardisia heterotricha Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia heterotricha (also called Heterotrichous Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Primulaceae family. It is native to China and Vietnam, and is found in moist forests and thickets. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia heterotricha is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia heterotricha 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 heterotricha 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 heterotricha

Ardisia heterotricha can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.

Ardisia heterotricha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia heterotricha?

Ardisia heterotricha

What is the common name of Ardisia heterotricha?

Heterotrich Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia heterotricha?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-2648040: Based on the initial data import
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.
Jon M. Ricketson (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ricketson' in the authors string.