Status:
valid
Authors:
Oerst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1862
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1861: 129 (1862)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544563
Common Names
- Ardisia Liebmannii
- Christmas Berry
- Coral Berry
Synonyms
- Amatlania crenipetala (Mez) Lundell [unknown]
- Amatlania elliptica Lundell [unknown]
- Amatlania liebmannii (Oerst.) Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia crenipetala Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia ellipticifolia Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia elliptifolia Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia rekoi Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea crenipetala Standl. [unknown]
- Icacorea liebmannii Standl. [unknown]
- Ardisia liebmannii liebmannii [unknown]
- Tinus liebmannii (Oerst.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ardisia liebmannii (also called Liebmann's 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 liebmannii 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Ardisia liebmannii sub. jalapensis (Lundell) Ricketson & Pipoly
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia liebmannii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia liebmannii 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 liebmannii
Ardisia liebmannii 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 liebmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia liebmannii?
Ardisia liebmannii
What is the common name of Ardisia liebmannii?
Liebmann's Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia liebmannii?
Tropical rainforests
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