Ardisia 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: Species
- Botanical Family: Primulaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Ardisia japonica (commonly known as Marlberry) is a shrub within the Primulaceae family. It originates in Temperate Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with temperate conditions. There are naturally occurring varieties of this species, which are linked below.
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
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms