Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brevipedata
ID:
544647

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1868

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 6: 163 (1868)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543979

Common Names

  • Ardisia brevipedata
  • Brevipedata Ardisia
  • Brevipedata Bush

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia apus Mez [unknown]
  • Bladhia brevipedata (F.Muell.) F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Tinus brevipedata (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia brevipedata (also called short-footed 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 brevipedata 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

The flower of Ardisia brevipedata is small, white and bell-shaped. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia brevipedata 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 brevipedata

Ardisia brevipedata can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Ardisia brevipedata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia brevipedata?

Ardisia brevipedata

What is the common name of Ardisia brevipedata?

Short-stalked Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia brevipedata?

Tropical rainforests

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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