Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
gardneri
ID:
545011

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 521 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544343

Common Names

  • Gardner's ardisia
  • Gardner's coralberry
  • Gardner's marlberry

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia divergens Thwaites [unknown]
  • Tinus gardneri (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia gardneri (also called Gardner's 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 white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia gardneri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomach problems, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia gardneri is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, dark brown, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, erect stem and small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia gardneri can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant prefers partial shade and moderate temperatures.

Where to Find Ardisia gardneri

Ardisia gardneri is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia gardneri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia gardneri?

Ardisia gardneri

What is the common name of Ardisia gardneri?

Gardner's Ardisia

What type of plant is Ardisia gardneri?

Evergreen shrub

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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