Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
bracteata
ID:
544633

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 495 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543965

Common Names

  • Ardisia bracteata
  • Bracteata Ardisia
  • Bracteata Bush

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Synonyms

  • Afrardisia bracteata (Baker) Mez [unknown]
  • Tinus bracteata (Baker) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia bracteata (also called bracted 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 bracteata 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

The flower of Ardisia bracteata is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedling is a small, shrubby plant with a single stem and a tuft of leaves at the top.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia bracteata 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 bracteata

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

Ardisia bracteata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia bracteata?

Ardisia bracteata

What is the common name of Ardisia bracteata?

Bracted ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia bracteata?

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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