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Guadeloupe marlberry
Scientific Name: Ardisia obovata
Family: Myrsinaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Guadeloupe Marlberry (Ardisia obovata)
The Guadeloupe Marlberry, scientifically known as Ardisia obovata, is a plant belonging to the genus Ardisia, which also includes coralberry. It's known for its small black-purple berries.
Considerations for Pets
- The plant produces small black-purple berries.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Ardisia obovata
- Common Name: Guadeloupe Marlberry
- Family: Primulaceae (some sources indicate Myrsinaceae)
- Synonyms: Icacorea guadalupensis (Duchass. ex Griseb.) Britton ex P. Wilson, Ardisia guadalupensis Duch., Tinus obovata Kuntze
Distribution and Habitat
- The Guadeloupe Marlberry is native to Puerto Rico, the West Indies, the Dominican Republic, and the Lesser Antilles, including Guadeloupe, Antigua, Saba, St. Eustatius, Nevis, Montserrat, Marie Galante, and Dominica.
- It is also found in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Turks & Caicos Islands, and Haiti.
- In the Bahamas, it is known by the vernacular name "Guadeloupe marlberry."
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- The Guadeloupe Marlberry is described as a perennial tree or shrub, reaching a height of 5-10 ft.
- It thrives in full sun.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Its berries serve as food for some animals. For example, the R. b. brachyurus is noted to feed on the berries of the Guadeloupe Marlberry.
Additional Information
- The Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS) recognizes Ardisia obovata as the Guadeloupe Marlberry.