Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
maxonii
ID:
545311

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
J. Washington Acad. Sci. 17: 522 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544643

Common Names

  • Ardisia Maxonii
  • Maxon's Ardisia
  • Maxon's Marlberry

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia rimiformis Lundell [unknown]
  • Ardisia woodsonii Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea maxonii (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea rimiformis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Icacorea woodsonii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia maxonii (also called Maxon's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with white flowers and red fruits. It is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, and usually grows in moist forests and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia maxonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to stabilize slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia maxonii is white and bell-shaped with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia maxonii 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 maxonii

Ardisia maxonii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Ardisia maxonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia maxonii?

Ardisia maxonii

What is the common name of Ardisia maxonii?

Maxonii Ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia maxonii?

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,

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