Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
cmp
Year:
1819
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 3: 246 (1819)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545067
Common Names
- Ardisia revoluta
- Twisted Ardisia
- Revolute Ardisia
Synonyms
- Tinus revoluta (Kunth) Kuntze [unknown]
- Tinus multiflora (Willd. ex Roem. & Schult.) Kuntze [unknown]
- Ardisia multiflora Willd. ex Roem. & Schult. [unknown]
- Ardisia rufidula Lundell [unknown]
- Ardisia schlimii Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia scoparia Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia scopulina Brandegee [unknown]
- Ardisia stevensii (Lundell) Pipoly & Ricketson [unknown]
- Gentlea stevensii Lundell [unknown]
- Icacorea revoluta (Kunth) Standl. [unknown]
Description
Ardisia revoluta (also called Revolute 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 revoluta 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 revoluta 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia revoluta 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 revoluta
Ardisia revoluta can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Ardisia revoluta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia revoluta?
Ardisia revoluta
What are the common names of Ardisia revoluta?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia revoluta?
Ardisia revoluta 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,