Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Genus:
Species:
willisii
ID:
546072

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mez

Source:
cmp

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenr. , IV, 236: 140 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545404

Common Names

  • Ardisia Willisii
  • Willisii Ardisia
  • Willisii-Ardisia

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Description

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

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

Ardisia willisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ardisia willisii?

Ardisia willisii

What is the common name of Ardisia willisii?

Willis's ardisia

What is the natural habitat of Ardisia willisii?

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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