Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
hintonii
ID:
545084

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

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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.

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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

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,

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