Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
lisowskii
ID:
545245

Status:
valid

Authors:
Taton & Lejoly

Source:
cmp

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 50: 463 (1980)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544577

Common Names

  • Ardisia lisowskii
  • Lisowskii Ardisia
  • Lisowskii-Ardisia

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Description

Ardisia lisowskii (also called Lisowski'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 lisowskii 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 lisowskii are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia lisowskii 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 lisowskii

Ardisia lisowskii 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 lisowskii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia lisowskii?

Ardisia lisowskii

What is the common name of Ardisia lisowskii?

Lisowski's ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia lisowskii?

Ardisia lisowskii 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2648191: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Taton (1914-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taton' in the authors string.
Jean Lejoly (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lejoly' in the authors string.