Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
rosea
ID:
545758

Status:
valid

Authors:
King & Gamble

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
J. Asiat. Soc. Bengal, Pt. 2, Nat. Hist. 74: 150 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545090

Common Names

  • Ardisia rosea
  • Pink Ardisia
  • Rose Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia longepedunculata King & Gamble [unknown]

Description

Ardisia rosea (also called 'Pink 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 pink flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia rosea 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 rosea 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 rosea is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. The plant should be grown in partial shade and watered regularly.

Where to Find Ardisia rosea

Ardisia rosea is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia rosea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia rosea?

Ardisia rosea

What type of plant is Ardisia rosea?

Evergreen shrub

Where is Ardisia rosea 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-2648669: Based on the initial data import
James Sykes Gamble (1847-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gamble' in the authors string.
George King (1840-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'King' in the authors string.