Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
dekinderi
ID:
544856

Status:
valid

Authors:
Govaerts

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
World Checkl. Seed Pl. 1(1): 9 (1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000544188

Common Names

  • Dekinderi Ardisia
  • Dekinder's Ardisia
  • Dekinder Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Afrardisia platyphylla Gilg & G.Schellenb. [unknown]
  • Ardisia platyphylla (Gilg & G.Schellenb.) Taton [unknown]

Description

Ardisia dekinderi (also called Dekinder's Ardisia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 m in height. It has glossy, dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, and it typically grows in open forests, thickets, and along roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia dekinderi is often used in landscaping and ornamental gardening, as well as for erosion control. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ardisia dekinderi are white and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small with thin stems.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia dekinderi is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seed should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix. Once established, it is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Ardisia dekinderi

Ardisia dekinderi can be found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.

Ardisia dekinderi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia dekinderi?

Ardisia dekinderi

What type of plant is Ardisia dekinderi?

Ardisia dekinderi is a shrub.

Where is Ardisia dekinderi native to?

Ardisia dekinderi is native to Colombia.

Species in the Ardisia genus

Species in the Primulaceae family

Aegiceras corniculatum, Aegiceras floridum, Amblyanthopsis bhotanica, Amblyanthopsis membranacea, Amblyanthopsis philippinensis, Amblyanthus glandulosus, Amblyanthus multiflorus, Amblyanthus obovatus, Amblyanthus praetervisus, Androsace beringensis, Androsace idahoensis, Androsace adenocephala, Androsace adfinis, Androsace aflatunensis, Androsace aizoon, Androsace akbajtalensis, Androsace alaica, Androsace alaschanica, Androsace alaskana, Androsace albana, Androsace alchemilloides, Androsace alpina, Androsace americana, Androsace apus, Androsace aretioides, Androsace aretioides, Androsace argentea, Androsace armeniaca, Androsace axillaris, Androsace baltistanica, Androsace bidentata, Androsace bisulca, Androsace brachystegia, Androsace brahmaputrae, Androsace brevis, Androsace bryomorpha, Androsace bulleyana, Androsace bungeana, Androsace caduca, Androsace caespitosa, Androsace cernuiflora, Androsace chaixii, Androsace chamaejasme, Androsace ciliata, Androsace ciliifolia, Androsace constancei, Androsace coronata, Androsace cortusifolia, Androsace croftii, Androsace cuscutiformis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2647835: Based on the initial data import
Rafaël Govaerts (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Govaerts' in the authors string.