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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Illustrated are the lance-shaped leaves and racemes of rosy-pink flowers. Curtis's Botanical Magazine t.1677, 1814.

Ardisia solanacea Roxb. | BM t.1677/1814 | BHL

Family Myrsinaceae
Category
Region of origin

East Indies
Synonyms
  • Ardisia humilis Blume
  • Ardisia javanica A.DC.
  • Icacorea solanacea Britton
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Ardisia solanacea 
Confidence level high