Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
viminea
ID:
546045

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1926: 472 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545377

Common Names

  • Ardisia Viminea
  • Viminea Ardisia
  • Viminea-Ardisia

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Description

Ardisia viminea (also called Vine 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 viminea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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

Ardisia viminea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia viminea?

Ardisia viminea

What is the common name of Ardisia viminea?

Vine ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia viminea?

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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