Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
pleurobotrya
ID:
545601

Status:
valid

Authors:
Donn.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 25: 148 (1897)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544933

Common Names

  • Ardisia Pleurobotrya
  • Pleurobotrya Ardisia
  • Ardisia Pleurobotrya

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Synonyms

  • Auriculardisia pleurobotrya (Donn.Sm.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia pleurobotrya parva Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia pleurobotrya (also called Pleurobotrya, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical rainforests, moist montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia pleurobotrya is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia pleurobotrya has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia pleurobotrya is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ardisia pleurobotrya

Ardisia pleurobotrya is native to tropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ardisia pleurobotrya FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia pleurobotrya?

Ardisia pleurobotrya

What is the common name of Ardisia pleurobotrya?

Cluster-flowered Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia pleurobotrya?

Ardisia pleurobotrya is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

Species in the Ardisia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

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