Ardisia manitzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manitzii
ID:
545300
Status:
valid
Authors:
Panfet
Source:
cmp
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Willdenowia 33: 173 (2003)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544632
Common Names
- Ardisia manitzii
- Manitzii Ardisia
- Manitzii-Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia manitzii (also called Manitz's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and usually grows in moist forests and thickets.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia manitzii 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 manitzii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia manitzii 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 manitzii
Ardisia manitzii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ardisia manitzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia manitzii?
Ardisia manitzii
What is the common name of Ardisia manitzii?
Manitzii Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia manitzii?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
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-2648241: Based on the initial data import
Cristina Mercedes Panfet Valdés (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panfet' in the authors string.