Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 267 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543971
Common Names
- Ardisia brassiella
- Brassiella Ardisia
- Brassiella Bush
Synonyms
- Ardisia brassii B.C.Stone [unknown]
Description
Ardisia brassiella (also called Brass's 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 brassiella 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 brassiella 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia brassiella 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 brassiella
Ardisia brassiella can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia brassiella FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia brassiella?
Ardisia brassiella
What is the common name of Ardisia brassiella?
Brass's ardisia
What is the family of Ardisia brassiella?
Myrsinaceae
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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,