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Ardisia

Ardisia

9.9
A group of tropical evergreen plants like small trees and shrubs with glossy leaves and berries
  • noun
  • /ˈɑrdɪziə/
  • Specialized
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  • The garden featured a rare variety of Ardisia with glossy red berries.

Examples

  • Some species of Ardisia are prized for their ornamental foliage and flowers.

  • The Ardisia plant thrives in tropical climates.

  • Botanists collected samples of Ardisia during their expedition in Southeast Asia.

  • Many gardeners prefer Ardisia for its beautiful foliage.

  • Beverly saw that the Ardisia in the garden produced bright red berries that attracted many birds.

  • In the tropical rainforest, the Ardisia trees provide shelter for various wildlife.

  • The herbalist recommended using Ardisia leaves for their medicinal properties in treating certain ailments.

Synonyms

genus Ardisia
vsArdisia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen plants, often small trees or bushes with glossy leaves and berries

includes shrubs and a family name giving more taxonomic specificity

Compounds

Ardisia escallonoides
  • Specialized
9.9

A tropical shrub or small tree with hard brown wood and dark berries found in coastal forests

Ardisia crenata
  • Indian
9.9

A small shrub from East and South Asia with glossy leaves and bright red berries, often grown for its looks

genus Ardisia
  • Specialized
9.9

A group of tropical evergreen plants, often small trees or bushes with glossy leaves and berries

Surface Forms

Ardisia singular
Ardisias plural

Etymology

Ardisia probably comes from the Greek word ardis meaning 'point'. So many Ardisia plants have pointed leaves or small sharp tips, and that picture helps you remember this name for a group of tropical shrubs and trees.