Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 20A(15): 82 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543960
Common Names
- Ardisia brachypoda
- Brachypoda Ardisia
- Brachypoda Bush
Description
Ardisia brachypoda (also called short-footed 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 brachypoda 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 brachypoda 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia brachypoda 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 brachypoda
Ardisia brachypoda can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia brachypoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia brachypoda?
Ardisia brachypoda
What is the common name of Ardisia brachypoda?
Short-footed ardisia
What is the family of Ardisia brachypoda?
Myrsinaceae
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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Amblyanthopsis bhotanica,
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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,