Ardisia hymenandroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
hymenandroides
ID:
746745
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
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation 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
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2899290: Based on the initial data import
Wayne N. Takeuchi (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.N.Takeuchi' in the authors string.