Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
brenesii
ID:
544644

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 18: 885 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000543976

Common Names

  • Ardisia brenesii
  • Brenesii Ardisia
  • Brenesii Bush

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia limonensis Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia brenesii (Standl.) Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia limonensis (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia brenesii (also called Brenes' marlberry, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the primrose family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and the Andaman Islands. It is a small shrub, growing to 1–2 m tall, with small, glossy, dark green leaves and clusters of small white flowers in spring, followed by bright red berries in autumn.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia brenesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used to stabilize soil and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ardisia brenesii has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia brenesii is a small evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia and is widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Ardisia brenesii

Ardisia brenesii can be found in tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Japan.

Ardisia brenesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia brenesii?

Ardisia brenesii

What is the common name of Ardisia brenesii?

Brenes' ardisia

What is the family of Ardisia brenesii?

Myrsinaceae

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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