Ardisia elliptica
Family Primulaceae
Species Profile
| Species classification | Invasive [World's Worst Invasive Alien Species] |
| Common names | Ardisia, China Shrub, Duck's Eye, Elliptical-leaf Ardisia, Jet Berry, Shoebutton, Shoebutton Ardisia, Shoebutton Daisy |
| Synonyms | Ardisia humilis Vahl; Ardisia kotoensis Hayata; Ardisia littoralis Andrews; Ardisia solanacea Roxb.; Ardisia sorsogonensis Elmer ex Merr.; Ardisia squamulosa C.Presl; Ardisia umbellata Roxb.; Bladhia elliptica (Thunb.) Nakai; Bladhia kotoensis (Hayata) Nakai; Bladhia squamulosa (C.Presl) Nakai; Tinus squamulosa (C. Presl) Kuntze |
| Longevity | Perennial |
| Growth form | Shrub |
| Seed dispersal morphology | Fleshy fruit/Edible/Aril |
| Maximum height (m) | 4 |
| Capable of vegetative reproduction | No |
| Native range | Asia, Pacific Ocean Islands |
| Exotic range (Australia) | NT, QLD, NSW |
| Exotic range (other) | Pacific Ocean Islands, Asia, Indian Ocean Islands, North America |
| Habitat types (exotic) | Wet sclerophyll forest, Rainforest, Riparian systems, Disturbed areas, Roadsides |
| Soil type (exotic) | Information unavailable |
| Decade of introduction | 1970 |
Rating [?]
| Climate scenario | Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current climate | 30 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 20 |
| RCP 8.5 2050 | 30 | 0 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 20 |
| RCP 8.5 2070 | 30 | 0 | 20 | 28 | 32 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 20 |
Maps of Habitat Suitability & Recorded Occurrences
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Current suitable habitat
2050 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
2070 suitable habitat
(RCP 8.5)
Recorded occurrences
(Australia)
Recorded occurrences
(global)
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