Ardisia macrocarpa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macrocarpa
ID:
545275
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wall.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. (Carey & Wallich ed.) 2: 277. 1824
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544607
Common Names
- Ardisia macrocarpa
- Macrocarpa Ardisia
- Macrocarpa-Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia macrocarpa (also called Large-fruited Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia macrocarpa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia macrocarpa 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia macrocarpa can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed.
Where to Find Ardisia macrocarpa
Ardisia macrocarpa is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Ardisia macrocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia macrocarpa?
Ardisia macrocarpa
What is the common name of Ardisia macrocarpa?
Large-fruited ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia macrocarpa?
Ardisia macrocarpa 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-2648218: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.