Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 446 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544959
Common Names
- Ardisia Premontana
- Premontana Ardisia
- Ardisia Premontana
Description
Ardisia premontana (also called Premont's marlberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has glossy, leathery leaves and small, white flowers that bloom in the spring. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia premontana 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 premontana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia premontana 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 premontana
Ardisia premontana is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia premontana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia premontana?
Ardisia premontana
What are the common names of Ardisia premontana?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia premontana?
Ardisia premontana 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,