Description
Ardisia leytensis (also called Leyte 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia leytensis are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia leytensis 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 leytensis
Ardisia leytensis 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.