Status:
valid
Authors:
D.Don
Source:
cmp
Year:
1825
Citation Micro:
Prodr. Fl. Nepal. : 148 (1825)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545292
Common Names
- Ardisia thyrsiflora
- Thyrsiflora Ardisia
- Mountain Ardisia
Synonyms
- Ardisia depressa C.B.Clarke [unknown]
- Ardisia meziana H.Lév. [unknown]
- Ardisia neriifolia Kurz [unknown]
- Ardisia penduliflora Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia tenera Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia undulata Mez [unknown]
- Ardisia yunnanensis Mez [unknown]
- Heberdenia penduliflora Mez [unknown]
- Tinus depressa (C.B.Clarke) Kuntze [unknown]
- Tinus thyrsiflora (D.Don) Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Ardisia thyrsiflora (also called Thyrsiflora Marlberry, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisia thyrsiflora is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and showy flowers. It is also used as a hedge plant and as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Ardisia thyrsiflora are white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisia thyrsiflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in late summer or early autumn. They should be rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist.
Where to Find Ardisia thyrsiflora
Ardisia thyrsiflora is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, from India to China.
Ardisia thyrsiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia thyrsiflora?
Ardisia thyrsiflora
What are the common names of Ardisia thyrsiflora?
Thyrsiflora Ardisia, Thyrsiflora Marlberry
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia thyrsiflora?
Tropical wet forests of Costa Rica and Panama
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,