Genus Ardisia (Noun)
Meaning
Tropical evergreen subshrubs (some climbers) to trees of Asia and Australasia to Americas.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- Ardisia is a genus of tropical evergreen subshrubs to trees native to Asia and Australasia, but also naturalized in parts of the Americas.
- The genus Ardisia includes some climbers, such as Ardisia humilis, which is native to tropical Asia.
- Species within the genus Ardisia are known for their attractive berries, which are often red or purple in color.
- In the wild, plants of the genus Ardisia can be found growing in a variety of habitats, including rainforests and mangrove swamps.
- The genus Ardisia is part of the family Primulaceae, which also includes the genus Primula, commonly known as primroses.