Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Hu & J.E.Vidal
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 4(4): 11 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544440
Common Names
- Ardisia Illicioides
- Illicioides Ardisia
- Ardisia
Description
Ardisia illicioides (also called Illicium-like 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 illicioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ardisia illicioides 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 illicioides 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 illicioides
Ardisia illicioides can be found in tropical forests in Southeast Asia.
Ardisia illicioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia illicioides?
Ardisia illicioides
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia illicioides?
Ardisia illicioides is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What are the common names of Ardisia illicioides?
Ardisia illicioides is commonly known as Illicioides 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,