Ardisia squamulosa Presl. (Ceylon ardisia)

Family myrsinaceae

An evergreen shrub with the whole plant smooth, the Ardisia squamulosa Presl. (Ceylon ardisia) has entirely green leaves and red tender newly-grown leaves. Generally, it is trimmed as a waist-high fence. If not, it can grow up to 2 meters high. Its flowers of light purple or whitewash hang upside-down. The ripe fruit is red, making it an excellent ornamental fruit and flower plant.