Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
cmp
Year:
1971
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 4: 180 (1971)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544302
Common Names
- Ardisia fimbrillifera
- Fimbrillifera Ardisia
- Fimbrillifera Coralberry
Synonyms
- Auriculardisia fimbrillifera (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia fimbrillifera (also called Fringed-leaved 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, with a fringed margin.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia fimbrillifera 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 fimbrillifera 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia fimbrillifera 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 fimbrillifera
Ardisia fimbrillifera can be found in tropical forests of the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Ardisia fimbrillifera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia fimbrillifera?
Ardisia fimbrillifera
What are the common names of Ardisia fimbrillifera?
Fringed-flowered Ardisia, Fringed-flowered Marlberry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia fimbrillifera?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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