Spiraeanthemum vitiense - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Oxalidales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiense
ID:
1274040
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Gray
Source:
tro
Year:
1854
Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 669 (1854)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273378
Common Names
- Vitiense Spiraeanthemum
- Spiraeanthemum
- Vitiense
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Spiraeanthemum vitiense (also called Fiji Spiraea, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Fiji. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of up to 1m. Its leaves are ovate and pointed, and its flowers are small and white. It grows in moist, shady areas.
Uses & Benefits
Spiraeanthemum vitiense is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Spiraeanthemum vitiense has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Spiraeanthemum vitiense can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.
Where to Find Spiraeanthemum vitiense
Spiraeanthemum vitiense is native to the Fiji Islands.
Species in the Spiraeanthemum genus
Spiraeanthemum davidsonii, Spiraeanthemum pulleanum, Spiraeanthemum integrifolium, Spiraeanthemum peduncularum, Spiraeanthemum bougainvillense, Spiraeanthemum reticulatum, Spiraeanthemum serratum, Spiraeanthemum parvifolium, Spiraeanthemum katakata, Spiraeanthemum graeffei, Spiraeanthemum samoense, Spiraeanthemum macgillivrayi, Spiraeanthemum collinum, Spiraeanthemum meridionale, Spiraeanthemum densiflorum, Spiraeanthemum pubescens, Spiraeanthemum ellipticum, Spiraeanthemum pedunculatum, Spiraeanthemum brongniartianum, Spiraeanthemum vitiense,
Species in the Cunoniaceae family
Ackama australiensis, Ackama nubicola, Ackama paniculosa, Ackama rosifolia, Acrophyllum australe, Acrophyllum venosum, Aistopetalum multiflorum, Aistopetalum viticoides, Anodopetalum biglandulosum, Bauera capitata, Bauera rubioides, Bauera sessiliflora, Caldcluvia paniculata, Callicoma serratifolia, Ceratopetalum apetalum, Ceratopetalum corymbosum, Ceratopetalum gummiferum, Ceratopetalum hylandii, Ceratopetalum iugumense, Ceratopetalum macrophyllum, Ceratopetalum succirubrum, Ceratopetalum tetrapterum, Ceratopetalum virchowii, Codia belepensis, Codia jaffrei, Codia mackeeana, Codia triverticillata, Codia albicans, Codia albifrons, Codia cinerascens, Codia discolor, Codia ferruginea, Codia fusca, Codia incrassata, Codia microphylla, Codia montana, Codia nitida, Codia spatulata, Codia xerophila, Cunonia alticola, Cunonia aoupiniensis, Cunonia atrorubens, Cunonia austrocaledonica, Cunonia balansae, Cunonia bernieri, Cunonia bullata, Cunonia capensis, Cunonia cerifera, Cunonia deplanchei, Cunonia lenormandii,
References
Asa Gray (1810-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Gray' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:794818-1: Based on the initial data import