Ardisia colorata

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ardisia anceps

Sources: Wikidata

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae within the phylum Streptophyta and the class Equisetopsida. Following the subclass Magnoliidae, it is categorized under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is classified under the genus Ardisia, specifically as the species Ardisia colorata.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant is native to specific regions within the Indian Subcontinent. Its primary geographical presence can be found across the state of Assam. Additionally, it is widely distributed throughout the country of Bangladesh. These areas provide the particular environmental conditions required for its growth. Consequently, its natural range is concentrated within these specific South Asian territories.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Morphology

The morphology of Ardisia colorata is characterized by its growth form as a woody shrub, typically manifesting as both a shrub and a subshrub depending on environmental conditions. This plant exhibits a distinctly woody structure and can reach a maximum plant height of approximately 8 meters.

Growth form :

shrub

Plant height max:

8 m

Woodiness :

woody

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ardisia colorata is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits that serve as the primary vessel for seed dispersal. These fruits possess a fleshy consistency, providing a nutrient-rich medium for the developing embryos. Within these fruits, the seeds exhibit specific morphological dimensions, with individual seed volumes ranging from a minimum of 47 mm³ to a maximum of 62 mm³. On average, the seed volume of this species is measured at 54.5 mm³, a metric that reflects the biological investment required for successful germination and the establishment of new seedlings within its habitat.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed volume max:

62 mm³

Seed volume mean:

54.5 mm³

Seed volume min:

47 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ardisia colorata has 1 reported plant parts identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include fruit.

Fruit

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Chemicals

Ardisia colorata has 4 reported phytochemicals identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ardisiphenol A, Ardisiphenol B, Ardisiphenol C, bergenin.

Ardisiphenol A

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Ardisiphenol B

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

Ardisiphenol C

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin

bergenin

1. Environmental science and pollution research international

Activities

Ardisia colorata has 1 reported activities identified across 1 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Antioxidant.

Antioxidant

1. Environmental science and pollution research international