Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
polysticta
ID:
545616

Status:
valid

Authors:
Miq.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind., Eerste Bijv. : 576 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544948

Common Names

  • Ardisia Polysticta
  • Polysticta Ardisia
  • Ardisia Polysticta

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia evonymifolia Pit. [unknown]
  • Ardisia jagorii Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia lenticellata H.R.Fletcher [unknown]
  • Ardisia maculosa Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia nemorosa Pit. [unknown]
  • Ardisia oldhamii Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia pardalina Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia patens Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia patens tonkinensis Pit. [unknown]
  • Ardisia perpunctata Elmer ex Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia radians Hemsl. & Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia ramosii Merr. [unknown]
  • Ardisia rectangularis Hayata [unknown]
  • Ardisia sinuato-crenata Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia stellifera Pit. [unknown]
  • Ardisia tonkinensis Aug.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia virens Kurz [unknown]
  • Ardisia virens annamensis Pit. [unknown]
  • Bladhia virens (Kurz) Nakai [unknown]
  • Bladhia radians (Hemsl. & Mez) Masam. [unknown]
  • Bladhia oldhamii (Mez) Masam. [unknown]
  • Tinus virens (Kurz) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus polysticta (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia polysticta (also called Polysticta, 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 polysticta 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.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Ardisia polysticta sub. punctipetala (Merr.) C.M.Hu

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia polysticta 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 polysticta 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 polysticta

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

Ardisia polysticta FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia polysticta?

Ardisia polysticta

What are the common names of Ardisia polysticta?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia polysticta?

Ardisia polysticta is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas

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,