Ardisia olivacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
olivacea
ID:
545481
Status:
valid
Authors:
E.Walker
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 73: 127 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544813
Common Names
- Ardisia olivacea
- Olive Ardisia
- Olive Marlberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia olivacea (also called Olive Ardisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy oval leaves and small white flowers. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia olivacea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and as a tonic for the liver.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia olivacea are white with yellow stamens and have a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia olivacea is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Vietnam and is found in shady, moist areas. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Ardisia olivacea
Ardisia olivacea is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Ardisia olivacea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia olivacea?
Ardisia olivacea
What is the common name of Ardisia olivacea?
Olive Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia olivacea?
It is found in 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-2648410: Based on the initial data import
Egbert Hamilton Walker (1899-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Walker' in the authors string.