Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brachybotrys
ID:
544627

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum. & Lauterb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Fl. Schutzgeb. Südsee : 488 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543959

Common Names

  • Ardisia brachybotrys
  • Brachybotrys Ardisia
  • Brachybotrys Bush

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Description

Ardisia brachybotrys (also called short-stalked marlberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to southern China and Indonesia. 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 brachybotrys is an evergreen shrub that is used as an ornamental in gardens. It has attractive, glossy foliage and produces small, white flowers. It is also used as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia brachybotrys 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 brachybotrys 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 brachybotrys

Ardisia brachybotrys can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia brachybotrys FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia brachybotrys?

Ardisia brachybotrys

What is the common name of Ardisia brachybotrys?

Short-stalked ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia brachybotrys?

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-2647628: Based on the initial data import
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Carl Adolf Georg Lauterbach (1864-1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lauterb.' in the authors string.