Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
blepharodes
ID:
544619

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 55 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543951

Common Names

  • Blepharodes Ardisia
  • Ardisia Blepharodes
  • Blepharodes Ardisia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Auriculardisia blepharodes (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia blepharodes (also called eyelash marlberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with small, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia blepharodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has medicinal benefits, such as treating fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia blepharodes has small white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin, wiry stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia blepharodes is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ardisia blepharodes

Ardisia blepharodes can be found in Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama.

Ardisia blepharodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia blepharodes?

Ardisia blepharodes

What is the common name of Ardisia blepharodes?

Eyelash ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia blepharodes?

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,

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