Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
recurvata
ID:
545722

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu

Source:
cmp

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Blumea 47: 500 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545054

Common Names

  • Ardisia recurvata
  • Curved Ardisia
  • Recurved Ardisia

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Description

Ardisia recurvata (also called Recurved 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 recurvata 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 recurvata 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 recurvata 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 recurvata

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

Ardisia recurvata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia recurvata?

Ardisia recurvata

What is the common name of Ardisia recurvata?

Mountain Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia recurvata?

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-2648635: Based on the initial data import
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.