Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
escallonioides
ID:
544934

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltdl. & Cham.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 6: 393 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544266

Common Names

  • Escallonioides ardisia
  • Escallonioides coralberry
  • Escallonioides marlberry

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Synonyms

  • Tinus escallonioides (Schltdl. & Cham.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Pickeringia paniculata (Nutt.) Nutt. [unknown]
  • Ardisia pickeringia Torr. & A.Gray ex A.DC. [unknown]
  • Bladhia paniculata (Nutt.) Sudw. [unknown]
  • Cyrilla paniculata Nutt. [unknown]
  • Icacorea paniculata (Nutt.) Sudw. [unknown]

Description

Ardisia escallonioides (also called Escallonia-like 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 escallonioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, diarrhea, and skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia escallonioides is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia escallonioides is a small shrub that grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Ardisia escallonioides

Ardisia escallonioides can be found in tropical forests of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.

Ardisia escallonioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia escallonioides?

Ardisia escallonioides

What is the common name of Ardisia escallonioides?

Escallonia-like Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia escallonioides?

Tropical rainforests

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647906: Based on the initial data import
Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.