Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
villosa
ID:
546038

Status:
valid

Authors:
Roxb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1824

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ind. 2: 274 1824

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545370

Common Names

  • Ardisia Villosa
  • Villosa Ardisia
  • Villosa-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia coccinea Jungh. [unknown]
  • Ardisia dolichosepala Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia dumetosa Tutcher [unknown]
  • Ardisia glabrata Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia mollis Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia rabilii H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
  • Ardisia stenosepala Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia tavoyana A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia tawaensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Ardisia trichocarpa Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia vestita Wall. [unknown]
  • Ardisia villosa glabrata (Blume) Kurz [unknown]
  • Ardisia villosa latifolia E.Walker [unknown]
  • Ardisia villosa oblanceolata E.Walker [unknown]
  • Ardisia villosa villosa [unknown]

Description

Ardisia villosa (also called Hairy 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 villosa 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ardisia villosa sub. brevisepala C.M.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia villosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia villosa is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia villosa 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 villosa

Ardisia villosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Ardisia villosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia villosa?

Ardisia villosa

What is the common name of Ardisia villosa?

Hairy ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia villosa?

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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