Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
544753

Status:
valid

Authors:
(de Wit) Taton

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 49: 95 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544085

Common Names

  • Ardisia Comosa
  • Hairy Marlberry
  • Hairy Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Afrardisia comosa de Wit [unknown]

Description

Ardisia comosa (also called Bristly 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 comosa 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 comosa 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 comosa 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 comosa

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

Ardisia comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia comosa?

Ardisia comosa

What is the common name of Ardisia comosa?

Hairy ardisia

Where does Ardisia comosa grow?

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

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-2647741: Based on the initial data import
Auguste Taton (1914-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Taton' in the authors string.
Hendrik de Wit (1909-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Wit' in the authors string.