Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
compressa
ID:
544755

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
cmp

Year:
1819

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 245 (1819)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544087

Common Names

  • Ardisia Compressa
  • Compressed Marlberry
  • Compressed Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tinus nicaraguensis (Oerst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus compressa (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ardisia alstonii Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia aurantiaca Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia belizensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia capollina Moc. & Sessé ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia caudatifolia Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia chahalana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia cuspidata Benth. [unknown]
  • Ardisia digitata Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia edwardsii Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia furfuracella veraguasensis (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
  • Ardisia irazuensis Oerst. [unknown]
  • Ardisia ixcanensis (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
  • Ardisia nicaraguensis Oerst. [unknown]
  • Ardisia oerstediana Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia reflexiflora Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia salvadorensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia samalana (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
  • Ardisia veraguasensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia whitei Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea belizensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea compressa (Kunth) Standl. [unknown]
  • Icacorea edwardsii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea irasuensis (Oerst.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea nicaraguensis (Oerst.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea salvadorensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea veraguasensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea caudatifolia (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea oerstediana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea reflexiflora (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea whitei (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea aurantiaca (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia bawae (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea chahalana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea digitata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea ixcanensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea samalana Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea capollina (DC.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea cuspidata (Benth.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Tinus capollina (A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Ardisia polytoca A.Braun & Bouché [unknown]
  • Tinus cuspidata (Benth.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus irasuensis (Oerst.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Icacorea irasuensis (Oerst.) Lundell [deprecated]

Description

Ardisia compressa (also called Compressed 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 compressa 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 compressa 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 compressa 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 compressa

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

Ardisia compressa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia compressa?

Ardisia compressa

What is the common name of Ardisia compressa?

Compressed ardisia

Where does Ardisia compressa grow?

Ardisia compressa 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,

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