Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brevicaulis
ID:
544645

Status:
valid

Authors:
Diels

Source:
cmp

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 29: 519 (1900)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543977

Common Names

  • Ardisia brevicaulis
  • Brevicaulis Ardisia
  • Brevicaulis Bush

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Ardisia citrifolia Hayata [unknown]
  • Bladhia citrifolia (Hayata) Nakai [unknown]
  • Ardisia brevicaulis brevicaulis [unknown]
  • Bladhia brevicaulis (Diels) Migo [unknown]

Description

Ardisia brevicaulis (also called short-stalked 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 brevicaulis 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 brevicaulis 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 brevicaulis 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 brevicaulis

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

Ardisia brevicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia brevicaulis?

Ardisia brevicaulis

What is the common name of Ardisia brevicaulis?

Short-stalked ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia brevicaulis?

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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