Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Wagner
Source:
cmp
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Anz. Akad. Wiss. Wien, Math.-Naturwiss. Kl. 69: 185 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000545428
Common Names
- Ardisiandra Wettsteinii
- Wettsteinii Ardisiandra
- Wettsteinii-Ardisiandra
Synonyms
- Ardisiandra orientalis Hutch. ex Weim. [unknown]
- Ardisiandra orientalis hirsuta Weim. [unknown]
- Ardisiandra stolzii Weim. [unknown]
Description
Ardisiandra wettsteinii (also called Wettstein's Ardisiandra, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caucasus region. It has small, white flowers and can be found in moist meadows, grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Ardisiandra wettsteinii 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 Ardisiandra wettsteinii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ardisiandra wettsteinii can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, sow the seeds in a well-drained potting mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist potting mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. Fertilize regularly during the growing season.
Where to Find Ardisiandra wettsteinii
Ardisiandra wettsteinii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Ardisiandra wettsteinii FAQ
What type of plant is Ardisiandra wettsteinii?
Ardisiandra wettsteinii is a type of evergreen shrub.
Where does Ardisiandra wettsteinii grow?
Ardisiandra wettsteinii grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the scientific classification of Ardisiandra wettsteinii?
Ardisiandra wettsteinii is classified as a dicotyledon in the Primulaceae family.
Species in the Ardisiandra genus
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