Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ravida
ID:
545718

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu & J.E.Vidal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 5: 9 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545050

Common Names

  • Ardisia ravida
  • Ravid Ardisia
  • Ravid Christmas Berry

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Description

Ardisia ravida (also called Rough Ardisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with dark green, glossy leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia ravida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ardisia ravida are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia ravida is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly and feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Ardisia ravida

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

Ardisia ravida FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia ravida?

Ardisia ravida

What is the common name of Ardisia ravida?

Mountain Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia ravida?

Tropical forests

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-2648631: Based on the initial data import
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Jules Eugène Vidal (1914-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Vidal' in the authors string.