Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Knuth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 53: 316 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545425
Common Names
- Ardisiandra Primuloides
- Primuloides Ardisiandra
- Primuloides-Ardisiandra
Description
Ardisiandra primuloides (also called Primrose-leaved Ardisiandra, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, usually growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the tropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines. It is commonly found in forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisiandra primuloides 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 Ardisiandra primuloides is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisiandra primuloides can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ardisiandra primuloides
Ardisiandra primuloides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ardisiandra primuloides FAQ
What type of plant is Ardisiandra primuloides?
Ardisiandra primuloides is a type of evergreen shrub.
Where does Ardisiandra primuloides grow?
Ardisiandra primuloides grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the scientific classification of Ardisiandra primuloides?
Ardisiandra primuloides is classified as a dicotyledon in the Primulaceae family.
Species in the Ardisiandra 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,