Status:
valid
Authors:
W.N.Takeuchi
Source:
cmp
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 14: 168 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000746078
Common Names
- Ardisia hymenandroides
- Hymenandroides Ardisia
- Hymenandroides Ardisia
Description
Ardisia hymenandroides (also called Hymenandroides Ardisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a woody stem. It is native to Central America. It grows in rocky places, on cliffs, and in dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia hymenandroides is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia hymenandroides is white in colour and has a four-petalled corolla. The seed is small, oval, and brown in colour. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and are covered in short, white hairs.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia hymenandroides can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into several smaller clumps and replanted in a well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ardisia hymenandroides
Ardisia hymenandroides can be found in tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil.
Ardisia hymenandroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia hymenandroides?
Ardisia hymenandroides
What is the common name of Ardisia hymenandroides?
Ardisia hymenandroides
Where is Ardisia hymenandroides found?
Ardisia hymenandroides is found in India
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