Ardisia evrardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evrardii
ID:
544948
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pit.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Fl. Indo-Chine 3: 825 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544280
Common Names
- Ardisia evrardii
- Evrardii Ardisia
- Evrardii Coralberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia evrardii (also called Evrard's 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 evrardii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make herbal tea and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia evrardii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia evrardii 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 evrardii
Ardisia evrardii can be found in tropical forests of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Ardisia evrardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia evrardii?
Ardisia evrardii
What are the common names of Ardisia evrardii?
Evrard's Ardisia, Evrard's Marlberry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia evrardii?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-2647919: Based on the initial data import
Charles-Joseph Marie Pitard-Briau (1873-1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pit.' in the authors string.