Ardisia websteri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
websteri
ID:
546064
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pipoly
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Sida 17: 454 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545396
Common Names
- Ardisia Websteri
- Websteri Ardisia
- Websteri-Ardisia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ardisia websteri (also called Webster'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 websteri 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 websteri is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ardisia websteri is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia websteri 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 websteri
Ardisia websteri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ardisia websteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ardisia websteri?
Ardisia websteri
What is the common name of Ardisia websteri?
Webster's ardisia
What is the natural habitat of Ardisia websteri?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ardisia genus
Species in the Primulaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2648953: Based on the initial data import
John J. Pipoly (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pipoly' in the authors string.