Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
546055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Y.P.Yang

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Taiwania 34: 229 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545387

Common Names

  • Ardisia Walkeri
  • Walkeri Ardisia
  • Walkeri-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia japonica montana Miq. [unknown]
  • Ardisia montana (Miq.) Walker [unknown]
  • Bladhia montana (Miq.) Nakai [unknown]
  • Tinus montana (Miq.) Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Ardisia walkeri (also called Walker's Ardisia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands. It grows in moist forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Ardisia walkeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, dysentery, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ardisia walkeri is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small, grass-like plants with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia walkeri is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia walkeri by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Ardisia walkeri

Ardisia walkeri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

Ardisia walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia walkeri?

Ardisia walkeri

What is the common name of Ardisia walkeri?

Walker's ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia walkeri?

Tropical rainforests

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-2648945: Based on the initial data import
Yong Ping Yang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Y.P.Yang' in the authors string.