Ardisia solanacea Roxb.
Shrub or small tree with glabrous, usually opposite, lance-shaped leaves and racemes of rosy-pink flowers in the terminal leaf axils. To 6m. [RHSD].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘This fine thrub, in full blossom, was communicated by Messrs. Loddiges and Sons. […] Native of the coast of Coromandel, growing in moist places in the vallies [sic] among the mountains. Called by the Telingas Conda Mayoor. The juice of the berries, according to Roxburgh, is of a very beautiful bright red colour, which, upon paper, changes to a durable brown. Introduced in 1798, by the Right Hon. Sir Joseph Banks.’ [BM t.1677/1814].
History at Camden Park
Introduced per ‘Sovereign’ in February 1831, the only reference to this plant. [MP A2948].
Notes
Published Feb 25, 2009 - 05:05 PM | Last updated Feb 23, 2010 - 01:15 PM
Ardisia solanacea Roxb. | BM t.1677/1814 | BHL
| Family | Myrsinaceae |
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| Region of origin | East Indies |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record | Ardisia solanacea |
| Confidence level | high |