Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cav.) Pers.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 233 (1805)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545156
Common Names
- Ardisia serrata
- Serrata Ardisia
- Sawtooth Ardisia
Synonyms
- Tinus candolleana Kuntze [unknown]
- Anguillaria serrata Cav. [unknown]
- Ardisia abanii B.C.Stone [unknown]
- Ardisia angustifolia A.DC. [unknown]
- Ardisia candolleana Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia cavanillesii Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Ardisia curtipes Merr. [unknown]
- Ardisia dataensis Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia mindorensis Merr. [unknown]
- Ardisia oligantha Elmer [unknown]
- Ardisia oligocarpa Merr. [unknown]
- Ardisia whitfordii Mez [unknown]
- Tinus serrata (Cav.) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ardisia serrata (also called Serrated Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia serrata is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It can also be used as a hedge or border plant, and its berries can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia serrata is white and has five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are light green and have a thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia serrata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ardisia serrata
Ardisia serrata can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Ardisia serrata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia serrata?
Ardisia serrata
What is the common name of Ardisia serrata?
Serrated Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia serrata?
Tropical rainforests
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