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Ardisia sieboldii

Physical Characteristics

Ardisia sieboldii is an evergreen Shrub growing to 6 m (19ft 8in). It is in leaf all year, in flower from March to June, and the seeds ripen from January to April. The species is hermaphrodite (has both male and female organs). Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Distribution

E. Asia - China, S. Japan, Formosa.

Habitats

Woodland Garden Dappled Shade; Shady Edge;

Edible Uses

Edible Parts: Fruit Edible Uses: Fruit - cooked. A famine food used when all else fails[177].

Medicinal Uses

None known

Known Hazards

None known