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*Ardisia elliptica Thunberg. Common name: Shoebutton Ardisia. Phenology: Feb-Apr; Sep-Nov. Habitat: Hammocks, suburban woodlands. Distribution: Native of Asia.

Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia

Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, WH3; < Ardisia elliptica Thunb. — FNA8, K4, Meso4.1, WI; ? Ardisia polycephala Wall. ex A.DC. — S; Ardisia elliptica Thunb. Basionym: Ardisia elliptica Thunb. 1798

Links to other floras: < Ardisia elliptica - FNA8

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  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC (taxonomic split from wetland indicator species)

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