Ardisia pteropoda - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pteropoda
ID:
545653
Status:
valid
Authors:
Miq.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ned. Ind. 2: 1025 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544985
Common Names
- False Pteropod Ardisia
- False Pteropodberry
- False Pteropod Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia pteropoda (also called Wing-footed 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 pteropoda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ardisia pteropoda 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 pteropoda 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 pteropoda
Ardisia pteropoda is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia pteropoda FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia pteropoda?
Ardisia pteropoda
What are the common names of Ardisia pteropoda?
Mountain Boxwood, Red Ardisia
Where is Ardisia pteropoda 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-2648569: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.