Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
macrophylla
ID:
545276

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 691 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544608

Common Names

  • Ardisia macrophylla
  • Macrophylla Ardisia
  • Macrophylla-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Pimelandra macrophylla (Reinw. ex Blume) Koord. & Valeton [unknown]

Description

Ardisia macrophylla (also called Large-leaved 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 macrophylla 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 macrophylla 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia macrophylla 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 macrophylla

Ardisia macrophylla is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Ardisia macrophylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia macrophylla?

Ardisia macrophylla

What is the common name of Ardisia macrophylla?

Large-leaved ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia macrophylla?

Ardisia macrophylla 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-2648219: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.