Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polycephala
ID:
545609

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wall. ex A.DC.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1834

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London 17: 118 (1834)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544941

Common Names

  • Ardisia Polycephala
  • Polycephala Ardisia
  • Ardisia Polycephala

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Synonyms

  • Tinus polycephala (Wall. ex A.DC.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia polycephala (also called Polycephala, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in tropical rainforests, moist montane forests, and disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia polycephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia polycephala has white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are round and black. The seedlings have a single stem with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia polycephala is a shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Ardisia polycephala

Ardisia polycephala is native to tropical forests in India, China, and Southeast Asia.

Ardisia polycephala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia polycephala?

Ardisia polycephala

What is the family of Ardisia polycephala?

Myrsinaceae

What is the common name of Ardisia polycephala?

Many-headed marlberry

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-2648529: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.