| shoebutton ardisia | USDA PLANTS Symbol: AREL4 U.S. Nativity: Exotic Habit: Hardwood Trees Shrub or Subshrub |
| Ardisia elliptica Thunb |
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Taxonomic Rank: Magnoliopsida: Primulales: Myrsinaceae |
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| Native Range: China, India, Southeast Asia (BAIL); | |
Shoebutton ardisia is a tall shrub or small tree that can reach heights of 20 ft. (6.1 m). The leathery leaves are 3-6 in. (7.6-15.2 cm) long, 1 in. (2.5 cm) wide, elliptical and entire. Most flowering occurs in the summer, but flowering can continue year-round. The flowers are small, pink, star-shaped and hang in clusters from the axils of the leaves. Shoebutton ardisia grows well in low, wet areas and in old fields. This species is shade-tolerant. Shoebutton ardisia is a native of Southeast Asia and was introduced into the United States as an ornamental in the late 1800’s. |
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| Selected Images from Invasive.org | View All Images at Invasive.org |
 Seedling(s); Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Seedling(s); Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Seedling(s); Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); habit Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; leaves Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Flower(s); flowers Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); habit Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Amy Ferriter, State of Idaho, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); leaves and fruits Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Fruit(s); Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Foliage; Dan Clark, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Tree(s); Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Tree(s); fruiting Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Plant(s); habit thicket Forest & Kim Starr, U.S. Geological Survey, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
 Infestation; Tony Pernas, USDI National Park Service, Bugwood.org Additional Resolutions & Image Usage |
| EDDMapS Distribution: This map is incomplete and is based only on current site and county level reports made by experts and records obtained from USDA Plants Database. For more information, visit www.eddmaps.org |
 State(s) Where Reported invasive. Based on state level agency and organization lists of invasive plants from WeedUS database. |
| Native Alternatives: | |
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Ardisia escallonoides (island marlberry) Casasia clusiifolia (sevenyear apple) Lyonia fruticosa (coastal plain staggerbush) Lyonia lucida (fetterbush lyonia) Magnolia virginiana (sweetbay) Morella cerifera (wax myrtle) Osmanthus americanus (devilwood) Persea borbonia (redbay) Persea humilis (silk bay) Persea palustris (swamp bay) |  More Information on Native Plants at: www.beplantwise.org PlantWise is a partnership between the National Park Service, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, The Garden Club of America and The National Invasive Species Council to prevent harmful invasive plants from invading natural areas. |
| U.S. National Parks where reported invasive: |
| Everglades National Park (Florida) Haleakala National Park (Hawaii) |
