Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Species:
wettsteinii
ID:
546096

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

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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.

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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 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-2648983: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Wagner (1872-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Wagner' in the authors string.