Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
subverticillata
ID:
1320389

Status:
valid

Authors:
Julius & Utteridge

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 384 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332843

Common Names

  • Ardisia Subverticillata
  • Subverticillata Ardisia
  • Subverticillata

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Description

Ardisia subverticillata (also called Subverticillate ardisia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Primulaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters tall. It is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia subverticillata is used as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia subverticillata has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia subverticillata is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The soil should be kept moist until the seedlings emerge. Once the seedlings are established, they should be watered regularly and fertilized every few weeks.

Where to Find Ardisia subverticillata

Ardisia subverticillata is native to the Caribbean and can be found in dry, rocky habitats.

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

Timothy Michael Arthur Utteridge: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Utteridge' in the authors string.
Avelinah Julius: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Julius' in the authors string.