Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Dilleniales
Genus:
Species:
walkeri
ID:
519654

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight ex Thwaites

Source:
cmp

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 3 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000518986



Common Names

  • Acrotrema walkeri
  • Walkeri Acrotrema
  • Acrotrema


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Synonyms

  • Acrotrema uniflorum walkeri (Wight ex Thwaites) Trimen [unknown]
  • Acrotrema walkeri argyroneuron Thwaites [unknown]

Description

Acrotrema walkeri (also called 'Walker's Button', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in wet, tropical forests and is characterized by its small, white flowers and leathery, oval-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Acrotrema walkeri is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for traditional ceremonies and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Acrotrema walkeri has small white flowers, with a single seed in each flower. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Acrotrema walkeri is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate light shade and is drought tolerant. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Where to Find Acrotrema walkeri

Acrotrema walkeri is native to the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Acrotrema walkeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Acrotrema walkeri?

Acrotrema walkeri

What is the common name of Acrotrema walkeri?

Walker's Mountain Daisy

What type of plant is Acrotrema walkeri?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Dilleniaceae family

Acrotrema agastyamalayanum, Acrotrema arnottianum, Acrotrema costatum, Acrotrema dissectum, Acrotrema intermedium, Acrotrema lanceolatum, Acrotrema lyratum, Acrotrema thwaitesii, Acrotrema uniflorum, Acrotrema walkeri, Curatella americana, Davilla bahiana, Davilla bilobata, Davilla neei, Davilla alata, Davilla angustifolia, Davilla aspera, Davilla cearensis, Davilla cuatrecasasii, Davilla cuspidulata, Davilla elliptica, Davilla flexuosa, Davilla glabrata, Davilla glaziovii, Davilla grandiflora, Davilla kubitzkii, Davilla kunthii, Davilla lacunosa, Davilla latifolia, Davilla macrocarpa, Davilla morii, Davilla nitida, Davilla papyracea, Davilla pedicellaris, Davilla rugosa, Davilla sellowiana, Davilla steyermarkii, Davilla strigosa, Davilla aymardii, Davilla minutifolia, Davilla sessilifolia, Davilla lanosa, Davilla hirsuticarpa, Didesmandra aspera, Dillenia alata, Dillenia albiflos, Dillenia andamanica, Dillenia aurea, Dillenia auriculata, Dillenia beccariana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2620446: Based on the initial data import
George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.