Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rhynchotechioides
ID:
545742

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kraenzl.) Hand.-Mazz.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Symb. Sin. 7: 757 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545074

Common Names

  • Ardisia rhynchotechioides
  • Rhynchotechioides Ardisia
  • Rhynchotechioides Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Conandron rhynchotechioides Kraenzl. [unknown]

Description

Ardisia rhynchotechioides (also called 'Beaked Ardisia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small white flowers with a beaked tip. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia rhynchotechioides 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 flower of Ardisia rhynchotechioides is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia rhynchotechioides is a tropical evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can tolerate some drought but will not tolerate standing water. It can be grown in containers and will spread slowly to form a dense clump. It is a low maintenance plant and does not require much pruning or fertilizing.

Where to Find Ardisia rhynchotechioides

Ardisia rhynchotechioides can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Ardisia rhynchotechioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia rhynchotechioides?

Ardisia rhynchotechioides

What type of plant is Ardisia rhynchotechioides?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Ardisia rhynchotechioides native to?

Southeast Asia

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-2648653: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich von Handel-Mazzetti (1882-1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hand.-Mazz.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Wilhelm Ludwig Kraenzlin (1847-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kraenzl.' in the authors string.