Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 7: 40 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545242
Common Names
- Ardisia Subcrenulata
- Subcrenulata Ardisia
- Coralberry
Synonyms
- Ardisia aequilonga Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia bawae Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia monteverdeana (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia neei Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia parvidenticulata Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Icacorea aequilonga (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea neei (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea monteverdeana Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea denticulata Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea subcrenulata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea bawae (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia subcrenulata (also called Creeping Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia subcrenulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has many benefits such as providing a natural source of food for birds and other wildlife, and can be used to create a natural habitat for insects and other small animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia subcrenulata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and grass-like.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia subcrenulata is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in the spring or summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and taken from the tips of the stems. Place the cuttings in a pot filled with moist potting soil and keep the soil moist until the cuttings root. Transplant the rooted cuttings into individual pots and keep them in a warm, bright location.
Where to Find Ardisia subcrenulata
Ardisia subcrenulata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Ardisia subcrenulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia subcrenulata?
Ardisia subcrenulata
What is the common name of Ardisia subcrenulata?
Sub-crenulate Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia subcrenulata?
Tropical rainforests
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