Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
poranthera
ID:
545620

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell. & C.Moore

Source:
cmp

Year:
1887

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Roy. Soc. New S. Wales 20: 43 (1886 publ. 1887)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544952

Common Names

  • Ardisia Poranthera
  • Poranthera Ardisia
  • Ardisia Poranthera

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Description

Ardisia poranthera (also called 'Purple-Flowered Ardisia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small purple flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia poranthera 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 poranthera has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia poranthera 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 poranthera

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

Ardisia poranthera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia poranthera?

Ardisia poranthera

What are the common names of Ardisia poranthera?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia poranthera?

Ardisia poranthera 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2648539: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Charles Moore (1820-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Moore' in the authors string.