Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
retusa
ID:
545734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Wrightia 6: 88 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545066

Common Names

  • Ardisia retusa
  • Tubular Ardisia
  • Tubed Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Auriculardisia retusa (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia retusa (also called Retuse 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 retusa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia retusa is small and white, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia retusa is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. Water regularly and feed with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Ardisia retusa

Ardisia retusa can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Ardisia retusa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia retusa?

Ardisia retusa

What are the common names of Ardisia retusa?

Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia retusa?

Ardisia retusa 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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