Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
tachibana
ID:
545932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Makino

Source:
cmp

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mag. (Tokyo) 6: 53 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545264

Common Names

  • Ardisia Tachibana
  • Tachibana Ardisia
  • Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia tachibana (also called Tachibana 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 tachibana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ardisia tachibana are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia tachibana is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a sandy soil mix. The plant prefers moist soils and can tolerate some flooding.

Where to Find Ardisia tachibana

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

Ardisia tachibana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia tachibana?

Ardisia tachibana

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia tachibana?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Ardisia tachibana?

Ornamental plants, medicinal uses, and food

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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