Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Commelinales
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
513851

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Faden

Source:
wcs

Year:
1977

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 37: 480 (1977)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000513183



Common Names

  • Rhopalephora Vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Rhopalephora
  • Vitiensis Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Aneilema keyense Warb. [unknown]
  • Aneilema vitiense Seem. [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum keyense (Warb.) Morton ex Panigrahi [unknown]
  • Dictyospermum vitiense (Seem.) J.K.Morton [unknown]
  • Piletocarpus vitiensis Hassk. [unknown]

Description

Rhopaloblaste gideonii (also called Gideon's Plume, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, white flowers. It is native to the Pacific Islands, and typically grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalephora vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It can also be used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhopalephora vitiensis has yellow flowers with white centres and the seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhopalephora vitiensis is a slow-growing, succulent-like plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-draining soil mix and full sun. Water regularly during the growing season, but allow the soil to dry out between waterings. During the winter months, reduce watering and keep the plant in a cool, dry environment.

Where to Find Rhopalephora vitiensis

Rhopalephora vitiensis can be found in Fiji.

Rhopalephora vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhopalephora vitiensis?

Rhopalephora vitiensis

What is the common name of Rhopalephora vitiensis?

Fijian rhopalephora

Where is Rhopalephora vitiensis native to?

Fiji

Species in the Commelinaceae family

Aetheolirion stenolobium, Amischotolype glabrata, Amischotolype gracilis, Amischotolype griffithii, Amischotolype hispida, Amischotolype hookeri, Amischotolype irritans, Amischotolype laxiflora, Amischotolype marginata, Amischotolype mollissima, Amischotolype monosperma, Amischotolype sphagnorrhiza, Amischotolype tenuis, Amischotolype barbarossa, Amischotolype divaricata, Amischotolype dolichandra, Amischotolype hirsuta, Amischotolype leiocarpa, Amischotolype lobata, Amischotolype parvifructa, Amischotolype pedicellata, Amischotolype rostrata, Amischotolype strigosa, Amischotolype welzeniana, Aneilema acuminatum, Aneilema aequinoctiale, Aneilema alatum, Aneilema angolense, Aneilema aparine, Aneilema arenicola, Aneilema benadirense, Aneilema beniniense, Aneilema biflorum, Aneilema brasiliense, Aneilema brenanianum, Aneilema brunneospermum, Aneilema calceolus, Aneilema chrysopogon, Aneilema clarkei, Aneilema dispermum, Aneilema dregeanum, Aneilema forskaolii, Aneilema gillettii, Aneilema grandibracteolatum, Aneilema hirtum, Aneilema hockii, Aneilema homblei, Aneilema indehiscens, Aneilema johnstonii, Aneilema lamuense,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-261460: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Robert Bruce Faden (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Faden' in the authors string.