Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Novon 4: 42 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544935
Common Names
- Ardisia Pluvialis
- Pluvialis Ardisia
- Ardisia Pluvialis
Description
Ardisia pluvialis (also called Pluvialis, 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 pluvialis 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 pluvialis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia pluvialis is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers 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 pluvialis
Ardisia pluvialis is native to tropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Ardisia pluvialis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia pluvialis?
Ardisia pluvialis
What is the common name of Ardisia pluvialis?
Rain Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia pluvialis?
Ardisia pluvialis 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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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,