Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
prionata
ID:
545630

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Walker

Source:
cmp

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Lingnan Sci. J. 20: 187 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544962

Common Names

  • Ardisia Prionata
  • Prionata Ardisia
  • Ardisia Prionata

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Description

Ardisia prionata (also called Prion's marlberry, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the Caribbean and Central America. It has 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 prionata 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 prionata var. linearifolia (Pit.) C.M.Hu & J.E.Vidal

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia prionata 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 prionata 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 prionata

Ardisia prionata is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia prionata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia prionata?

Ardisia prionata

What are the common names of Ardisia prionata?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia prionata?

Ardisia prionata 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,

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