Ardisia pseudoracemiflora - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudoracemiflora
ID:
545649
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1991
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 16: 279 (1991)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544981
Common Names
- False Raceme Ardisia
- False Racemeberry
- False Raceme Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia pseudoracemiflora (also called False-raceme 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 pseudoracemiflora is used as an ornamental plant, as a hedge, and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia pseudoracemiflora is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small, dark green, shrub-like plants.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia pseudoracemiflora is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Ardisia pseudoracemiflora
Ardisia pseudoracemiflora is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia pseudoracemiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia pseudoracemiflora?
Ardisia pseudoracemiflora
What are the common names of Ardisia pseudoracemiflora?
Mountain Boxwood, Red Ardisia
Where is Ardisia pseudoracemiflora native to?
Eastern Asia
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-2648565: Based on the initial data import
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.