Ardisia calophylloides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calophylloides
ID:
544674
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 823 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544006
Common Names
- Ardisia calophylloides
- Calophylloides Ardisia
- Calophylloides Bush
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia calophylloides (also called Calophylloid Marlberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with glossy, leathery leaves and small white flowers. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia calophylloides 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 calophylloides 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia calophylloides is an evergreen shrub native to South America. 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 calophylloides
Ardisia calophylloides can be found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Ardisia calophylloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia calophylloides?
Ardisia calophylloides
What is the family of Ardisia calophylloides?
Primulaceae
Where does Ardisia calophylloides 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647670: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.