Family: Primulaceae
Synonym: Ardisia eliliptica Thumb
Vernacular name:
Kakanjara,Kaka-njara,Kolarakku,Kuzhimundan,Molakka
Habit: Shrub
Habitat: Evergreen forests
Distribution: Indo-Malesia and West China
Flowering and Fruiting: March-September
Key identification features: These trees typically have smooth brown bark.
Their leaves are simple, alternate, and estipulate. The bisexual flowers
are bright pink. The 5 stamens surround the style and extend beyond the
corolla. The superior ovary is globose and contains many ovules.
Uses: The berries of Ardisia solanacea are sometimes used in floral
arrangements and decorative crafts due to their vibrant colors and long-lasting
nature.
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