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Ardisia crenata 
Scientific classification Kingdom: Plantae (unranked): Angiosperms (unranked): Eudicots (unranked): Asterids Order: Ericales Family: Myrsinaceae Genus: Ardisia Species: A. crenata Binomial name Ardisia crenata
Sims[1]Ardisia crenata is a species of flowering plant in the colicwood family, Myrsinaceae, that is native to East Asia. It is known by a variety of names such as coral bush, coralberry, coralberry tree, hen's-eyes, and spiceberry.[1] A. crenata is a compact shrub that reaches 1 metre (3.3 ft), often with a single stem. Leaves are dark green, thick, glossy, and have tightly waved edges The flowers are small, white or reddish, fragrant, and form clusters. The fruit is a glossy, bright red drupe. The seeds are able to germinate under a dense canopy and are dispersed by birds and humans.[2]
This invasive species was introduced to the United States in the early twentieth century as an ornamental species. It was observed to have escaped cultivation in 1982.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Ardisia crenata Sims". Germplasm Resources Information Network. United States Department of Agriculture. 2004-06-03. http://www.ars-grin.gov/cgi-bin/npgs/html/taxon.pl?3880. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
- ^ "Coral Berry (Ardisia crenata)". Shrubs & Scramblers. Bushland Friendly Nursery Scheme. http://www.bfns.org.au/index.php?c=3&w=19. Retrieved 2009-03-09.
- ^ Identification and Biology of Non-Native Plants in Florida's Natural Areas University of Florida, 1998.
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