Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
545207

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Bot. Arch. 2: 173 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544539

Common Names

  • Ardisia laxa
  • Laxa Marlberry
  • Lax Marlberry

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Description

Ardisia laxa (also called lax ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India, Sri Lanka, and China. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia laxa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia laxa has white flowers and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia laxa can be propagated by 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 well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Ardisia laxa

Ardisia laxa is native to India and can be found in the states of Assam, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Odisha, Sikkim, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh.

Ardisia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia laxa?

Ardisia laxa

What is the common name of Ardisia laxa?

Lax Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia laxa?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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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