Status:
valid
Authors:
Furtado
Source:
cmp
Year:
1959
Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 17: 291 (1959)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544368
Common Names
- Ardisia Goodenoughii
- Goodenoughii Ardisia
- Ardisia Goodenoughii Plant
Description
Ardisia goodenoughii (also called Goodenough's Marlberry, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia, from India to China and Indonesia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It prefers moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia goodenoughii 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
Ardisia goodenoughii has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia goodenoughii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Ardisia goodenoughii
Ardisia goodenoughii is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Ardisia goodenoughii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia goodenoughii?
Ardisia goodenoughii
What is the common name of Ardisia goodenoughii?
Goodenough's Ardisia
What type of plant is Ardisia goodenoughii?
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,