Status:
valid
Authors:
Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 8: 319 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545128
Common Names
- Ardisia sapida
- Sapid Ardisia
- Sapid Christmas Berry
Description
Ardisia sapida (also called Sweet Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a dense, rounded crown. It is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan. It typically grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia sapida is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used medicinally to treat skin diseases, fever, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia sapida are white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia sapida can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. For cuttings, take a cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.
Where to Find Ardisia sapida
Ardisia sapida is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.
Ardisia sapida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia sapida?
Ardisia sapida
What are the common names of Ardisia sapida?
Coralberry, Coralberry Bush, Christmas Berry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia sapida?
Ardisia sapida 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,