Sterculia vitiensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Seem.
Source:
ksu
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. : 23 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000491827
Common Names
- Sterculia vitiensis
- Fiji Chestnut
- Fijian Chestnut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Sterculia vitiensis (also called Fiji Sterculia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Fiji. It grows in tropical forests and along streams. It has yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Sterculia vitiensis is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments like fever, headache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an astringent and a tonic. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Sterculia vitiensis is a white to yellowish-green, with a long, curved corolla tube. The seed of Sterculia vitiensis is a brown, ovoid, and flattened. The seedling of Sterculia vitiensis has a single cotyledon and a pair of opposite, simple leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Sterculia vitiensis is a species of plant in the Sterculiaceae family. It is native to the Fiji Islands. It is an evergreen tree that grows in tropical climates. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown on a medium of sphagnum moss and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Sterculia vitiensis
Sterculia vitiensis is native to Fiji.
Sterculia vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sterculia vitiensis?
Sterculia vitiensis
What type of plant is Sterculia vitiensis?
It is a species of flowering plant in the family Sterculiaceae
Where is Sterculia vitiensis found?
It is native to Fiji
Species in the Sterculia genus
Sterculia edelfeltii, Sterculia ellipticifolia, Sterculia elmeri, Sterculia fanaiho, Sterculia foetida, Sterculia forsteri, Sterculia chlamydothyrsa, Sterculia carrii, Sterculia chrysodasys, Sterculia cinerea, Sterculia hewittii, Sterculia harmandii, Sterculia hypochroa, Sterculia hyposticta, Sterculia insularis, Sterculia gilva, Sterculia gracilipes, Sterculia guttata, Sterculia aberrans, Sterculia backeri, Sterculia balanghas, Sterculia banksiana, Sterculia blumei, Sterculia bracteata, Sterculia campaniflora, Sterculia acuminatissima, Sterculia africana, Sterculia apetala, Sterculia arabica, Sterculia ampla, Sterculia pojoira, Sterculia peekelii, Sterculia perryae, Sterculia pruriens, Sterculia ponapensis, Sterculia oblonga, Sterculia palauensis, Sterculia oblongata, Sterculia papuana, Sterculia parkinsonii, Sterculia pseudopeltata, Sterculia rhinopetala, Sterculia rhoidifolia, Sterculia rhynchocarpa, Sterculia rhynchophylla, Sterculia ripicola, Sterculia rubiginosa, Sterculia rugosa, Sterculia sangirensis, Sterculia quadrifida,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,
References
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:825519-1: Based on the initial data import