Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
ferox
ID:
544959

Status:
valid

Authors:
Furtado

Source:
cmp

Year:
1959

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 17: 279 (1959)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544291

Common Names

  • Ardisia ferox
  • Ferox Ardisia
  • Ferox Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia ferox (also called Ferocious 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 ferox 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 ferox 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 ferox 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 ferox

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

Ardisia ferox FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia ferox?

Ardisia ferox

What are the common names of Ardisia ferox?

Ferocious Ardisia, Ferocious Marlberry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia ferox?

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,

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