Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
byrsonimae
ID:
544664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stearn

Source:
cmp

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bull. Brit. Mus. (Nat. Hist.), Bot. 4: 162 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543996

Common Names

  • Ardisia byrsonimae
  • Byrsonimae Ardisia
  • Byrsonimae Bush

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Description

Ardisia byrsonimae (also called Byrsonima 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 byrsonimae 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 byrsonimae 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 byrsonimae is an evergreen shrub native to China. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ardisia byrsonimae

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

Ardisia byrsonimae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia byrsonimae?

Ardisia byrsonimae

What is the family of Ardisia byrsonimae?

Primulaceae

Where does Ardisia byrsonimae grow?

It grows in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

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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