Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
fasciculiflora
ID:
544956

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.M.Hu & J.E.Vidal

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 4(4): 9 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544288

Common Names

  • Ardisia fasciculiflora
  • Fasciculiflora Ardisia
  • Fasciculiflora Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia fasciculiflora (also called Clustered-flowered 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 fasciculiflora 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 fasciculiflora 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia fasciculiflora 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 fasciculiflora

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

Ardisia fasciculiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia fasciculiflora?

Ardisia fasciculiflora

What are the common names of Ardisia fasciculiflora?

Clustered-flowered Ardisia, Clustered-flowered Marlberry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia fasciculiflora?

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-2647926: Based on the initial data import
Chi Ming Hu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.M.Hu' in the authors string.
Jules Eugène Vidal (1914-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.E.Vidal' in the authors string.