Ardisia bractescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bractescens
ID:
544636
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ridl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1920
Citation Micro:
J. Fed. Malay States Mus. 10: 99 (1920)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543968
Common Names
- Ardisia bractescens
- Bractescens Ardisia
- Bractescens Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia bractescens (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 bractescens 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 bractescens 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia bractescens 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 bractescens
Ardisia bractescens can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia bractescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia bractescens?
Ardisia bractescens
What is the common name of Ardisia bractescens?
Bracted ardisia
What is the family of Ardisia bractescens?
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-2647636: Based on the initial data import
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.