Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wedelii
ID:
546065

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lundell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Amer. Midl. Naturalist 29: 486 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545397

Common Names

  • Ardisia Wedelii
  • Wedelii Ardisia
  • Wedelii-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia boltenii Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia boltenii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]
  • Auriculardisia wedelii (Lundell) Lundell [unknown]

Description

Ardisia wedelii (also called Wedel'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 wedelii 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 wedelii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Ardisia wedelii is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia wedelii 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 wedelii

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

Ardisia wedelii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia wedelii?

Ardisia wedelii

What is the common name of Ardisia wedelii?

Wedel's ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia wedelii?

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,

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