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shoebutton Ardisia
Ardisia elliptica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Plantae βΊPhylum: Tracheophyta βΊClass: Magnoliopsida βΊOrder: Ericales βΊFamily: Primulaceae βΊGenus: Ardisia
About
Ardisia elliptica is an evergreen tree, also known as the shoebutton ardisia, native to the west coast of India, Sri Lanka, Indochina, Malaysia, Indonesia and New Guinea. It is a prolific reproducer which has made it a successful invasive species in other locations in the tropics where it has been introduced as a garden ornamental.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of shoebutton Ardisia is Ardisia elliptica.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the order Ericales.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the family Primulaceae.
- shoebutton Ardisia belongs to the genus Ardisia.