Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
attenuata
ID:
544567

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 119 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543899

Common Names

  • Ardisia attenuata
  • Attenuata Ardisia
  • Attenuata Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tinus attenuata (Wall. ex A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ardisia garrettii H.R.Fletcher [unknown]

Description

Ardisia attenuata (also called Slender Marlberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia attenuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, and coughs.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia attenuata has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia attenuata is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, Ardisia attenuata should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ardisia attenuata

Ardisia attenuata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands.

Ardisia attenuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia attenuata?

Ardisia attenuata

What is the common name of Ardisia attenuata?

Slender ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia attenuata?

Myrsinaceae

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-2647572: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.