Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
544746

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.Lodd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1821

Citation Micro:
Bot. Cab. 5: t. 465. 1821 [Mar 1821]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544078

Common Names

  • Ardisia Colorata
  • Colored Marlberry
  • Colored Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia anceps Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia doca Buch.-Ham. ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia paniculata Roxb. [unknown]
  • Ardisia pyramidalis Roth [unknown]
  • Tinus paniculata (Roxb.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia colorata (also called Colorful Marlberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia colorata is often used in landscaping and ornamental gardening, as well as for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia colorata has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia colorata is a small evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. It is easy to propagate from cuttings, which can be taken from the tips of the branches. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted. Once rooted, the plants can be transplanted into larger pots or planted in the ground.

Where to Find Ardisia colorata

Ardisia colorata is native to China and can be found in wetland habitats.

Ardisia colorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia colorata?

Ardisia colorata

What is the common name of Ardisia colorata?

Mountain ardisia

Where does Ardisia colorata grow?

Ardisia colorata is native to East Asia, from China to Japan.

Species in the Ardisia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

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