Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
porosa
ID:
545623

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.B.Clarke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 522 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544955

Common Names

  • Ardisia Porosa
  • Porosa Ardisia
  • Ardisia Porosa

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Synonyms

  • Tetrardisia porosa (C.B.Clarke) Furtado [unknown]
  • Tinus porosa (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia porosa (also called 'Hole-Leaved Ardisia', among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to tropical regions of the Americas. It has glossy, dark green leaves with holes in them and small white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia porosa 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 porosa 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 porosa 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 porosa

Ardisia porosa is found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia porosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia porosa?

Ardisia porosa

What are the common names of Ardisia porosa?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia porosa?

Ardisia porosa 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,