Ardisia retinervia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retinervia
ID:
545732
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1908
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 38: 315 (1908)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545064
Common Names
- Ardisia retinervia
- Veined Ardisia
- Net-veined Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia retinervia (also called Reticulate-veined 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 retinervia 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 retinervia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia retinervia 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 retinervia
Ardisia retinervia can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Ardisia retinervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia retinervia?
Ardisia retinervia
What is the common name of Ardisia retinervia?
Mountain Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia retinervia?
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-2648644: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.