Ardisia fasciculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fasciculata
ID:
544955
Status:
valid
Authors:
C.T.White
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Proc. Roy. Soc. Queensland 50: 80 (1938 publ. 1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544287
Common Names
- Ardisia fasciculata
- Fasciculata Ardisia
- Fasciculata Coralberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia fasciculata (also called Clustered 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 fasciculata 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 fasciculata is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, shrub-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia fasciculata is a shrub that can be grown from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. Propagation is best done from cuttings.
Where to Find Ardisia fasciculata
Ardisia fasciculata can be found in tropical forests of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Ardisia fasciculata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia fasciculata?
Ardisia fasciculata
What are the common names of Ardisia fasciculata?
Clustered Ardisia, Clustered Marlberry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia fasciculata?
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-2647925: Based on the initial data import
Cyril Tenison White (1890-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.T.White' in the authors string.