Status:
valid
Authors:
C.M.Hu
Source:
cmp
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Austro Sin. 6: 27 (1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543915
Common Names
- Baoting ardisia
- Baoting coralberry
- Baoting marlberry
Description
Ardisia baotingensis (also called Baoting Marlberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia baotingensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ardisia baotingensis has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia baotingensis 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 baotingensis should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ardisia baotingensis
Ardisia baotingensis can be found in tropical forests in China.
Ardisia baotingensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia baotingensis?
Ardisia baotingensis
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia baotingensis?
Tropical rainforests
What is the flowering season of Ardisia baotingensis?
Spring and summer
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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,