Status:
valid
Authors:
B.C.Stone
Source:
cmp
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Sida 16: 263 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545068
Common Names
- Ardisia reynosoi
- Reynoso's Ardisia
- Reynoso Ardisia
Description
Ardisia reynosoi (also called Reynoso's 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 reynosoi 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 reynosoi 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 reynosoi 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 reynosoi
Ardisia reynosoi can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Ardisia reynosoi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia reynosoi?
Ardisia reynosoi
What are the common names of Ardisia reynosoi?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia reynosoi?
Ardisia reynosoi 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,