*Ardisia crenata Sims. Common name: Coral Ardisia, Coralberry, Spiceberry, Hen’s Eyes, Marlberry, Scratchthroat. Phenology: May-Jun; Jul-Dec. Habitat: Moist suburban forests, floodplains, mesic flatwoods, moist forests. Distribution: Native of Asia. Naturalized from horticultural use in s. GA (Carter, Baker, & Morris 2009), s. AL (Barger et al. 2012), e. SC (Beaufort County) (Bradley et al. [in prep.]), FL Panhandle, and FL peninsula.
Origin/Endemic status: E. and se. Asia
Other Comments: This species is a very serious invasive.
Synonymy ⓘ: = Fl5, FNA8, K4, WH3, WI; = Bladhia crenata (Sims) H.Hara; = n/a — RAB. Basionym: Ardisia crenata Sims 1817
Links to other floras: = Ardisia crenata - FNA8
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Wetland Indicator Status:
- Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
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