Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
545058

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Symb. Antill. 2: 392 (1901)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544390

Common Names

  • Ardisia Guianensis
  • Guianensis Ardisia
  • Ardisia Guianensis Plant

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Synonyms

  • Anguillaria icacorea Lam. [unknown]
  • Ardisia acuminata Willd. [unknown]
  • Ardisia acuminifolia Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia amanuensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia angustifolia (Nees & Mart.) Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia brasiliensis Spreng. [unknown]
  • Ardisia catharinensis Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia cookii Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia deminuta Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia herbert-smithii (Rusby) Standl. [unknown]
  • Ardisia longicaudata Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia martinensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia metensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia pergracilis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia principis (A.DC.) J.F.Macbr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia semicrenata Mart. [unknown]
  • Ardisia tetrandra Kunth [unknown]
  • Cissus dendroides Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Cybianthus humboldtii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Cybianthus principis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Icacorea guianensis Aubl. [unknown]
  • Icacorea humboldtii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia semicrenata angustifolia Miq. [unknown]
  • Ardisia semicrenata angustissima Miq. [unknown]
  • Ardisia semicrenata repanda Miq. [unknown]
  • Icacorea alstonii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea deminuta (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea pergracilis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea acuminifolia (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea amanuensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea cookii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea longicaudata (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea martinensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea metensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea angustifolia Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea brasiliensis (Spreng.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea catharinensis (Mez) Lundell [unknown]
  • Tinus guianensis (Aubl.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Icacorea herbertsmithii Rusby [unknown]
  • Icacorea semicrenata A.DC. [unknown]
  • Myrsine icacorea Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
  • Stigmatococca solanacea Willd. [unknown]
  • Wallenia angustifolia Nees & Mart. [unknown]
  • Tinus angustifolia (Nees & Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus brasiliensis (Spreng.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus semicrenata (Mart.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Icacorea principis A.DC. [unknown]
  • Icacorea herbert-smithii Rusby [deprecated]

Description

Ardisia guianensis (also called Guiana 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 guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to reduce erosion, stabilize soil, and provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia guianensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia guianensis 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 guianensis

Ardisia guianensis can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Ardisia guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia guianensis?

Ardisia guianensis

What is the common name of Ardisia guianensis?

Guiana Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia guianensis?

Tropical forests of South and Central America

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-2648019: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.