Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1938
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 886 (1938)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544106
Common Names
- Copey Ardisia
- Coralberry
- Christmas Berry
Synonyms
- Ardisia burgeri Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea copeyana (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea burgeri (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia copeyana (also called Copey 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 copeyana 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 copeyana has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia copeyana 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 copeyana
Ardisia copeyana is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia copeyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia copeyana?
Ardisia copeyana
What is the family of Ardisia copeyana?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Ardisia copeyana?
Cope's Ardisia
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Androsace beringensis,
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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,