Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
wightiana
ID:
546069

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.DC.) Wall. ex Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 133 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545401

Common Names

  • Ardisia Wightiana
  • Wightiana Ardisia
  • Wightiana-Ardisia

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Synonyms

  • Ardisia humilis wightiana A.DC. [unknown]

Description

Ardisia wightiana (also called Wight'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 wightiana 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 wightiana 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 wightiana is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows best in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagate Ardisia wightiana 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 wightiana

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

Ardisia wightiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia wightiana?

Ardisia wightiana

What is the common name of Ardisia wightiana?

Wight's ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia wightiana?

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-2648958: Based on the initial data import
Nathaniel Wolff Wallich (1786-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wall.' in the authors string.
Alphonse Pyramus de Candolle (1806-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.DC.' in the authors string.
Carl Christian Mez (1866-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mez' in the authors string.