Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
sublepidota
ID:
545914

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
J. Malayan Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 1: 23 (1923)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545246

Common Names

  • Ardisia Sublepidota
  • Sublepidota Ardisia
  • Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia sublepidota (also called Scaly 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 sublepidota 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 sublepidota is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are thin, green and grass-like.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia sublepidota 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 sublepidota

Ardisia sublepidota can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam.

Ardisia sublepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia sublepidota?

Ardisia sublepidota

What is the common name of Ardisia sublepidota?

Sub-scaly Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia sublepidota?

Tropical rainforests

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,

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