Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
opegrapha
ID:
545488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oerst.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1861: 126 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544820

Common Names

  • Ardisia opegrapha
  • Opegrapha Ardisia
  • Opegrapha Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tinus opegrapha (Oerst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus oliveri (Mast.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ardisia coibana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia esquipulasana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia murphyae (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia obtusata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia oliveri Mast. [unknown]
  • Ardisia picturata Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia riomonteana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia seibertii Standl. [unknown]
  • Ardisia seranoana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia skutchii C.V.Morton [unknown]
  • Ardisia subcoriacea Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia ustupoana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia coibana Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia murphyae Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia nicaraguensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia obtusata Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia oliveri (Mast.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia opegrapha (Oerst.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia oxyphylla Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia picturata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia seibertii (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia seranoana Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia skutchii (C.V.Morton) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia subcoriacea (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Graphardisia ustupoana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia opegrapha opegrapha [unknown]

Description

Ardisia opegrapha (also called Opegrapha 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 opegrapha 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ardisia opegrapha sub. paquitensis (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson
Ardisia opegrapha sub. wagneri (Mez) Pipoly & Ricketson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia opegrapha is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia opegrapha is an evergreen shrub native to tropical Asia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining medium.

Where to Find Ardisia opegrapha

Ardisia opegrapha is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ardisia opegrapha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia opegrapha?

Ardisia opegrapha

What is the common name of Ardisia opegrapha?

Opegrapha Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia opegrapha?

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,

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