Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Contr. Univ. Michigan Herb. 7: 39 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544121
Common Names
- Costaricensis Ardisia
- Costa Rican Ardisia
- Costa Rica Ardisia
Synonyms
- Ardisia albipedicellata Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia albipetala (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia baruana Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia bekomiensis (Lundell) J.F.Morales [unknown]
- Ardisia chiriquiensis Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia clavelligera Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia duripetala (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia guanacastensis (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia guancheana Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia kallunkii Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia maasolae Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia matagalpana Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia microcalyx Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia mombachoana Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia morii Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia rivasensis Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia triangula (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia utleyi (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Ardisia warneri Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia warneri Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Icacorea baruana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea brevipes Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea costaricensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea guancheana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea kallunkii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea maasolae (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea matagalpana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea microcalyx (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea mombachoana (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea morii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea rivasensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea triangula Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea chiriquiensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea clavelligera (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea parvifolia Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea bekomiensis Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea guanacastensis Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea utleyi Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea albipetala Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea duripetala Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia costaricensis (also called Costa Rican Marlberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia costaricensis 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 costaricensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers and small, black, shiny seeds. The seedlings are small and have small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia costaricensis 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 costaricensis
Ardisia costaricensis can be found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Ardisia costaricensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia costaricensis?
Ardisia costaricensis
What is the family of Ardisia costaricensis?
Primulaceae
What is the common name of Ardisia costaricensis?
Costa Rican Ardisia
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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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,