Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
546046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(T.Suzuki) W.Z.Fang & K.Yao

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 17(4): 99 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545378

Common Names

  • Ardisia Violacea
  • Violacea Ardisia
  • Violacea-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Bladhia violacea T.Suzuki [unknown]
  • Ardisia brevicaulis violacea (T.Suzuki) E.Walker [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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

Ardisia violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia violacea?

Ardisia violacea

What is the common name of Ardisia violacea?

Violet ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia violacea?

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-2648937: Based on the initial data import
Tokio Suzuki (b.1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.Suzuki' in the authors string.
Wen Zhe Fang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Z.Fang' in the authors string.
Kan Yao (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Yao' in the authors string.