Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lingula
ID:
545244

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C.Stone

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Proc. Acad. Nat. Sci. Philadelphia 141: 298 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544576

Common Names

  • Ardisia lingula
  • Lingula Ardisia
  • Lingula-Ardisia

Searching for Ardisia lingula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Ardisia lingula (also called lingulate 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 lingula 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 flowers of Ardisia lingula are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

Searching for Ardisia lingula? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia lingula is a tropical evergreen shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ardisia lingula

Ardisia lingula 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 lingula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia lingula?

Ardisia lingula

What is the common name of Ardisia lingula?

Lingula ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia lingula?

Ardisia lingula is found in 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,

References