Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 318 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544631
Common Names
- Ardisia manglillo
- Manglillo Ardisia
- Manglillo-Ardisia
Synonyms
- Icacorea manglillo (Cuatrec.) Lundell [unknown]
Description
Ardisia manglillo (also called Manglillo 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 manglillo is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ardisia manglillo has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia manglillo can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The plant should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the roots have developed.
Where to Find Ardisia manglillo
Ardisia manglillo can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Ardisia manglillo FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia manglillo?
Ardisia manglillo
What is the common name of Ardisia manglillo?
Manglillo Ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia manglillo?
Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia
Species in the Ardisia genus
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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,