Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
breedlovei
ID:
544643

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 53: 411 (1983)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543975

Common Names

  • Ardisia breedlovei
  • Breedlovei Ardisia
  • Breedlovei Bush

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Description

Ardisia breedlovei (also called Breedlove'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 breedlovei 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 breedlovei has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia breedlovei 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 breedlovei

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

Ardisia breedlovei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia breedlovei?

Ardisia breedlovei

What is the common name of Ardisia breedlovei?

Breedlove's ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia breedlovei?

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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