Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
purpurea
ID:
545675

Status:
valid

Authors:
Reinw. ex Blume

Source:
cmp

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 684 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545007

Common Names

  • Ardisia purpurea
  • Purple Ardisia
  • Purple Christmas Berry

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia boissieri A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia clementis Elmer [unknown]
  • Ardisia hasseltii Blume ex Scheff. [unknown]
  • Ardisia hasseltii borneensis Scheff. [unknown]
  • Ardisia lanaensis Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia lanceolata Roxb. [illegitimate]
  • Ardisia lanceolata asahanensis C.M.Hu [unknown]
  • Ardisia leschenaultii A.DC. [unknown]
  • Ardisia mucronata Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia nitidula Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia plagioneura Scheff. [unknown]
  • Ardisia sarasinii Mez [unknown]
  • Ardisia speciosa Blume [unknown]
  • Ardisia sumbavana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ardisia tenuiramis Miq. [unknown]
  • Tinus lanceolata Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus plagioneura (Scheff.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus tenuiramis (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Tinus sumbavana (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia purpurea (also called Purple Ardisia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub with dark green, leathery leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Asia and is found in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia purpurea 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 purpurea 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia purpurea 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 purpurea

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

Ardisia purpurea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia purpurea?

Ardisia purpurea

What are the common names of Ardisia purpurea?

Mountain Boxwood, Red Ardisia

Where is Ardisia purpurea 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-2648591: Based on the initial data import
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Caspar Georg Carl Reinwardt (1773-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Reinw.' in the authors string.