Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
conraui
ID:
544767

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 98 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544099

Common Names

  • Ardisia Conraui
  • Conrau's Marlberry
  • Conrau's Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Afrardisia conraui (Gilg) Mez [unknown]
  • Afrardisia ledermannii Gilg & G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Afrardisia rosacea Gilg & G.Schellenb. [unknown]

Description

Ardisia conraui (also called Conrau's Marlberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia conraui is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used as a hedge plant. It has a number of medicinal uses, including treating fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia conraui 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 conraui is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, sow them in a moist, well-draining potting mix and keep them in a warm, humid environment. When propagating from cuttings, take a 4-6 inch cutting from a healthy stem and place it in a moist potting mix. Keep the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it has rooted.

Where to Find Ardisia conraui

Ardisia conraui is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia conraui FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia conraui?

Ardisia conraui

What is the family of Ardisia conraui?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Ardisia conraui?

Conrau's Ardisia

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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