Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
544641

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sleumer

Source:
cmp

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Blumea 33: 130 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543973

Common Names

  • Ardisia brassii
  • Brassii Ardisia
  • Brassii Bush

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Description

Ardisia brassii (also called Brass's 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 brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia brassii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia brassii 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 brassii

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

Ardisia brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia brassii?

Ardisia brassii

What is the common name of Ardisia brassii?

Brass's ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia brassii?

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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