Ardisia solanacea

Names and Synonyms

Scientific Names

Accepted name

Distribution

This plant exhibits a specific geographical distribution across parts of Asia. Within China, it can be found throughout the South-Central and Southeast regions. Its presence extends into the Indian Subcontinent, where it grows in Assam and Bangladesh. Additionally, the species is located within the East Himalaya range. These various locations highlight the plant's habitat across diverse subtropical environments.

Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)

Botanical Identification

Ecology

The ecology of Ardisia solanacea is characterized by a broad altitudinal distribution that spans from sea level to high-altitude montane environments. It exhibits a significant vertical range, beginning at an elevation of 0 m AMSL and ascending to a maximum limit of 1800 m AMSL. Within this expansive territory, the species maintains an average elevational presence at approximately 975 m AMSL, suggesting a preference for mid-elevation ecological niches while remaining adaptable to both lowland and sub-montane habitats.

Elevational range max:

1800 m AMSL

Elevational range mean:

975 m AMSL

Elevational range min:

0 m AMSL

Life history

The life history of Ardisia solaunacea is characterized by its nature as a perennial plant, allowing it to persist in its environment through multiple growing seasons. Throughout its lifespan, it maintains a consistent vegetative presence due to its evergreen deciduousness, ensuring that its foliage remains functional and green year-round rather than shedding seasonally.

Deciduousness :

evergreen

Lifecycle :

perennial

Morphology

The morphology of Ardisia solaunacea is characterized by a woody growth form, primarily functioning as a shrub. It is a terrestrial species that grows independently, without parasitic or epiphytic tendencies. In terms of stature, the plant typically reaches a height of approximately 3 meters, with a mean height recorded at 4.75 meters. Although it exhibits a shrubby habit, it is categorized as a self-supporting structure rather than a liana, vine, or climbing plant.

Aquatic :

terrestrial

Climber :

self-supporting

Epiphyte :

terrestrial

Growth form :

shrub

Parasite :

independent

Plant height max:

3 m

Plant height mean:

4.75 m

Woodiness :

woody

Physiology

The physiology of Ardisia solaunacea is characterized by specific morphological dimensions in its foliage and a distinct metabolic profile regarding nutrient acquisition. The leaf architecture exhibits significant variability in size, with lengths ranging from a minimum of 12 cm to a maximum of 20 cm, maintaining an average length of 16 cm. In terms of lateral expansion, the leaf width fluctuates between a minimum of 4 cm and a maximum of 7 cm. Regarding its nitrogen metabolism, the plant does not function as a nitrogen fixer, meaning it relies on the uptake of available nitrates and ammonium from the soil rather than through symbiotic nitrogen-fixing bacteria.

Leaf length max:

20 cm

Leaf length mean:

16 cm

Leaf length min:

12 cm

Leaf width max:

7 cm

Leaf width min:

4 cm

Nitrogen fixer :

no

Sources: Global Inventory of Floras and Traits (GIFT)

Plant Parts

Ardisia solanacea 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 root.

Root

1. Pakistan journal of pharmaceutical sciences