Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa

Common name: Australian holly, Christmas berry, Coral ardisia, Coral bush, Coralberry, Hen's-eyes, Spiceberry

Family: Primulaceae (Primrose)

Distribution: Asia

IUCN Red list: Not evaluated

Black list: Listed NEMBA Category 1 Invasive - Must be destroyed/removed by law.

Comments: The fruit is a glossy, bright red drupe. The seeds are able to germinate under a dense canopy and are dispersed by birds and humans. It is an invasive species in KwaZulu-Natal and Eastern Cape. The dense foliage shades out native seedlings of the understory. Preparations made from the roots are used in traditional Chinese medicine.