Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
manglillo
ID:
545299

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

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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.

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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

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