Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lethomasiae
ID:
545224

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 49: 106 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544556

Common Names

  • Ardisia lethomasiae
  • Lethomasiae Marlberry
  • Lethomasia Marlberry

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Description

Ardisia lethomasiae (also called Lethomas' 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 lethomasiae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in tropical and subtropical climates. It is also used in the production of baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia lethomasiae is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia lethomasiae 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 lethomasiae

Ardisia lethomasiae 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 lethomasiae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia lethomasiae?

Ardisia lethomasiae

What is the common name of Ardisia lethomasiae?

Lethomas' Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia lethomasiae?

Tropical rainforests

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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