Ardisia viburnifolia - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
viburnifolia
ID:
546034
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 821 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545366
Common Names
- Ardisia Viburnifolia
- Viburnifolia Ardisia
- Viburnifolia-Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia viburnifolia (also called Viburnum Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia viburnifolia 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 viburnifolia is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.
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Ardisia viburnifolia is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia viburnifolia by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.
Where to Find Ardisia viburnifolia
Ardisia viburnifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ardisia viburnifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia viburnifolia?
Ardisia viburnifolia
What is the common name of Ardisia viburnifolia?
Viburnum-leaved ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia viburnifolia?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2648923: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.