Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
filiformis
ID:
544966

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 27: 198 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544298

Common Names

  • Ardisia filiformis
  • Filiformis Ardisia
  • Filiformis Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia filiformis (also called Long-stalked Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a single trunk, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides. Its leaves are simple, alternate, and ovate to elliptic in shape.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia filiformis 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 filiformis 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 filiformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil.

Where to Find Ardisia filiformis

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

Ardisia filiformis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia filiformis?

Ardisia filiformis

What are the common names of Ardisia filiformis?

Thread-leaved Ardisia, Thread-leaved Marlberry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia filiformis?

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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