Edible : Leaves, Fruit, Vegetable,
An evergreen shrub. It grows 1 m high and spreads 1 m wide. The stems are erect and branching. The leaves are shiny green. They have wavy edges. The leaves are arranged in rings around the stem. The flowers are white or pink. They have a scent. The fruit are bright red berries.
It is a tropical plant. It is best in a rich, moist well-drained soil. It needs a partly shaded position. It is damaged by frost and drought. In China it grows between 100-2,400 m above sea level. Tropical Fruit World. In Brisbane Botanical Gardens. In XTBG Yunnan.
Common names : Coral berry, Comnguoi rang, Hen's eyes, Huomo, Jiangpu-jiangyapami, Kandetmean, Lempeni mata ayam, Lempeni natal, Mata itik, Trong-dua,
Synonyms :
Ardisia crispa (Thunb.) A. DC.