Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
filipendula
ID:
544967

Status:
valid

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

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
J. Trop. Subtrop. Bot. 4(4): 10 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544299

Common Names

  • Ardisia filipendula
  • Filipendula Ardisia
  • Filipendula Coralberry

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Description

Ardisia filipendula (also called Creeping Ardisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with a spreading habit, reaching up to 2 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 filipendula 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 filipendula 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 filipendula 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 filipendula

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

Ardisia filipendula FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia filipendula?

Ardisia filipendula

What are the common names of Ardisia filipendula?

Pendulous Ardisia, Pendulous Marlberry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia filipendula?

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-2647936: 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.