Ardisia solida is a species of plant in the family Primulaceae. It can be found in Malaysia.[1][2] It is a perennial shrub with a maximum height of 4 meters. Originating from the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, it thrives in tropical and subtropical forests.[3]
Ardisia solida | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Eudicots |
Clade: | Asterids |
Order: | Ericales |
Family: | Primulaceae |
Genus: | Ardisia |
Species: | A. solida
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Binomial name | |
Ardisia solida |
Appearance
editArdisia solida's blossom is a white, star-shaped flower comprising five petals. The seed is a petite, shiny, black seed. Seedlings are diminutive, dark green, and exhibit a solitary pair of oval-shaped leaves.[3]
Use
editArdisia solida is a favored decorative plant, frequently employed in gardens and indoor settings. Additionally, it serves well as a hedge.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Isotype of Ardisia solida B.C.Stone [family MYRSINACEAE]". plants.jstor.org. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ "Ardisia solida". mybis. Retrieved 2023-05-30.
- ^ a b c "Ardisia solida - Uses, Benefits & Care". selinawamucii. Retrieved 2023-11-12.