Status:
valid
Authors:
Mez
Source:
cmp
Year:
1902
Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 95 (1902)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544428
Common Names
- Ardisia Huallagae
- Huallagae Ardisia
- Ardisia
Synonyms
- Icacorea huallagae (Mez) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia huallagae (also called Huallaga Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree of the Primulaceae family. It is native to Peru and Ecuador, and is found in moist forests and thickets. It has simple, opposite leaves and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia huallagae 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
Ardisia huallagae has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia huallagae can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant prefers full sun to partial shade and should be watered regularly.
Where to Find Ardisia huallagae
Ardisia huallagae can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.
Ardisia huallagae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia huallagae?
Ardisia huallagae
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia huallagae?
Ardisia huallagae is native to Peru and Ecuador.
What are the common names of Ardisia huallagae?
Ardisia huallagae is commonly known as Huallaga Ardisia.
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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,