Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
humilis
ID:
545099

Status:
valid

Authors:
Vahl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Symb. Bot. 3: 40 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544431

Common Names

  • Ardisia Humilis
  • Humilis Ardisia
  • Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Willughbeia drupacea Blanco [unknown]
  • Ardisia arborescens Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia doma Wall. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia drupacea (Blanco) Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia hainanensis Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia nana Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia obovata Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia oleracea Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia polycephala Wight [unknown]
  • Ardisia pyrgina St.-Lag. [unknown]
  • Ardisia pyrgus Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Ardisia racemosa (Lour.) Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia salicifolia A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia sinensis Steud. [unknown]
  • Bladhia racemosa (Lour.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Climacandra multiflora Miq. [unknown]
  • Climacandra obovata Miq. [unknown]
  • Climacandra salicifolia (A.DC.) Miq. [unknown]
  • Ardisia humilis arborescens C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Pyrgus racemosa Lour. [unknown]
  • Tinus racemosa (Lour.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus humilis (Vahl) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Bladhia humilis (Vahl) Sasaki [unknown]

Description

Ardisia humilis (also called Dwarf 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 humilis 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 humilis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia humilis 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 humilis

Ardisia humilis can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Ardisia humilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia humilis?

Ardisia humilis

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia humilis?

Ardisia humilis is native to India, China, and Southeast Asia.

What are the common names of Ardisia humilis?

Ardisia humilis is commonly known as Humilis Ardisia.

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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