Status:
valid
Authors:
Hochr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Bot. Buitenzorg 19: 25 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545245
Common Names
- Ardisia Sublanceolata
- Sublanceolata Ardisia
- Coralberry
Description
Ardisia sublanceolata (also called Lanceolate 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 sublanceolata 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 sublanceolata 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 sublanceolata 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 sublanceolata
Ardisia sublanceolata can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.
Ardisia sublanceolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia sublanceolata?
Ardisia sublanceolata
What is the common name of Ardisia sublanceolata?
Sub-lanceolate Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia sublanceolata?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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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,