Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 5: 61 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544416
Common Names
- Ardisia Hintonii
- Hintonii Ardisia
- Ardisia
Synonyms
- Ardisia lajana (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia parvipunctata (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Icacorea hintonii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea parvipunctata Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea lajana Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia hintonii (also called Hinton's 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 hintonii 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 hintonii 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 hintonii 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 hintonii
Ardisia hintonii can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Ardisia hintonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia hintonii?
Ardisia hintonii
What is the common name of Ardisia hintonii?
Hinton's Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia hintonii?
Tropical and subtropical forests
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