Siebold Ardisia

Names and Synonyms

Common Names

• Siebold Ardisia

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Synonyms

• Ardisia sieboldii f. rubricarpa
• Tinus sieboldii
• Bladhia sieboldii
• Bladhia sieboldii f. rubricarpa
• Ardisia sieboldii f. nigrocarpa
• Bladhia sieboldii f. nigrocarpa
• Ardisia formosana

Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life

Taxonomical Classification

This plant belongs to the kingdom Plantae and is classified under the phylum Streptophyta and class Equisetopsida. Within the subclass Magnoliidae, it falls under the order Ericales and the family Primulaceae. Finally, it is identified by the genus Ardisia, specifically as the species Ardisia sieboldii.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Distribution

This plant exhibits a widespread presence across several key regions of Eastern Asia. In mainland China, its distribution is specifically concentrated within the Southeast region. Its range extends significantly into Japan, encompassing various island territories. Specifically, it can be found inhabiting the Nansei-shoto and Ogasawara-shoto island chains. Finally, the species is also documented as growing in Taiwan.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Life history

The life history of Ardisia sieboldii is characterized by its status as a perennial organism, meaning it persists through multiple growing seasons rather than completing its cycle in a single year. As a long-lived woody species, it establishes a stable presence within its ecosystem, undergoing continuous vegetative growth and seasonal developmental shifts. Throughout its lifespan, the plant engages in complex reproductive cycles, transitioning from vegetative maturation to flowering and subsequent fruiting stages. This perennial nature allows the species to accumulate biomass over time, developing a robust structure that supports its long-term survival and ability to reproduce periodically across various years.

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ardisia sieboldii is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily manifesting as a tree. This species exhibits a significant range in plant height, with minimum measurements starting at 1 m, a mean height of approximately 4.75 m, and a maximum height reaching up to 6 m. In terms of its climbing habit, the plant is described as self-supporting, displaying characteristics consistent with a liana or vine structure that does not require external support to maintain its growth.

Climber :

self-supporting

Growth form :

tree

Plant height max:

6 m

Plant height mean:

4.75 m

Plant height min:

1 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiological development of the foliage in Ardisia sieboldii is characterized by distinct morphological dimensions that define its photosynthetic surface area. The leaves exhibit a variable growth pattern, with a mean leaf length of 10.5 cm, though they can range from a minimum of 7 cm to a maximum of 14 cm. Correspondingly, the leaf width displays a measured mean of 3 cm, fluctuating between a minimum width of 2 cm and a maximum width of 4 cm. These specific dimensional parameters reflect the plant's adaptive leaf structure, optimizing its capacity for light interception and gas exchange within its natural habitat.

Leaf length max:

14 cm

Leaf length mean:

10.5 cm

Leaf length min:

7 cm

Leaf width max:

4 cm

Leaf width mean:

3 cm

Leaf width min:

2 cm

Reproduction

The reproduction of Ardisia sieboldii is characterized by the production of fleshy fruits that serve as the primary vessel for its seeds. These fruits are notably fleshy in texture, providing a nutrient-rich medium that often aids in seed dispersal. Within these fruits, the seeds exhibit a highly consistent size profile, with volumes ranging from a minimum of 160 mm³ to a maximum of 170 mm³. This narrow range results in a calculated mean seed volume of 165 mm³, ensuring a standardized physical dimension for the reproductive units of the plant.

Fruit dryness :

fleshy

Seed volume max:

170 mm³

Seed volume mean:

165 mm³

Seed volume min:

160 mm³

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ardisia sieboldii has 1 reported plant parts identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases that are studied for medicinal purposes. The most consistently reported plant part include leaf.

Leaf

1. Chemical & pharmaceutical bulletin
2. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Chemicals

Ardisia sieboldii has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include Ardisiaquinone A, resorcinol.

Ardisiaquinone A

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

resorcinol

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Activities

Ardisia sieboldii has 1 reported activities identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported activities include Cytotoxic.

Cytotoxic

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Conditions

Ardisia sieboldii has 2 reported investigations on conditions identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported conditions include cancer, inflammation.

Cancer

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Inflammation

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences

Preparations

Ardisia sieboldii has 1 reported preparations identified across 2 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include 70% methanol extracts.

70% methanol extracts

1. Zeitschrift fur Naturforschung. C, Journal of biosciences