Ardisia japonica var. japonica
Marlberry
Also known as: Ardisia japonica f. leucocarpa (Nakai) Sugim. ex T.Yamaz. +4 more
- Ardisia japonica f. leucocarpa (Nakai) Sugim. ex T.Yamaz.
- Ardisia japonica var. angusta (Nakai) Makino & Nemoto
- Bladhia japonica f. leucocarpa Nakai
- Bladhia japonica var. angusta Nakai
- Tinus japonica (Thunb.) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Variety
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ardisia japonica var. japonica (commonly known as Marlberry) is a shrub belonging to the Primulaceae family. Originating in Temperate Asia, this variety is primarily associated with temperate conditions. It is a naturally occurring variety of Ardisia japonica, which is linked below, along with other varieties of this species.
Macro Climate
Temperate
Plant Type
Shrub
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Eastern Asia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
China North-Central, China South-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Taiwan
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Assam, Bangladesh, Louisiana, Texas
Base Species & Variations