Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
crassa
ID:
544791

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 518 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544123

Common Names

  • Crassa Ardisia
  • Thick Ardisia
  • Thickleaf Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Tapeinosperma crassum (C.B.Clarke) Philipson [unknown]
  • Tinus crassa (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia crassa (also called Thick-leaved 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 tropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in a variety of habitats, from moist forests to dry savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia crassa 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 crassa 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 crassa 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 crassa

Ardisia crassa can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Ardisia crassa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia crassa?

Ardisia crassa

What is the family of Ardisia crassa?

Primulaceae

What is the common name of Ardisia crassa?

Thick 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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