Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 10: 14 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333747
Common Names
- Vrydagzynea obliqua
- Obliqua Vrydagzynea
- Vrydagzynea
Description
Vrydagzynea obliqua (also called 'Oblique Vrydagzynea', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is found in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, and Fiji. It is a small, woody shrub with small, white flowers and grows in wet forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Vrydagzynea obliqua is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, malaria, and stomach pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vrydagzynea obliqua is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, hard-shelled seed. The seedlings are small and green with two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vrydagzynea obliqua is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of up to 4 meters. It is best grown in full sun and in well-drained, moist soils. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Vrydagzynea obliqua
Vrydagzynea obliqua is found in tropical rainforests in the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea.
Vrydagzynea obliqua FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea obliqua?
Vrydagzynea obliqua
What is the common name of Vrydagzynea obliqua?
Oblique Vrydagzynea
What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea obliqua?
Tropical and subtropical moist forests
Species in the Vrydagzynea genus
Vrydagzynea albida,
Vrydagzynea albostriata,
Vrydagzynea angustisepala,
Vrydagzynea argentistriata,
Vrydagzynea argyrotaenia,
Vrydagzynea beccarii,
Vrydagzynea bicostata,
Vrydagzynea bractescens,
Vrydagzynea brassii,
Vrydagzynea buruensis,
Vrydagzynea celebica,
Vrydagzynea deliana,
Vrydagzynea elata,
Vrydagzynea elongata,
Vrydagzynea endertii,
Vrydagzynea formosana,
Vrydagzynea gracilis,
Vrydagzynea grandis,
Vrydagzynea guppyi,
Vrydagzynea kerintjiensis,
Vrydagzynea lancifolia,
Vrydagzynea micronesiaca,
Vrydagzynea neohibernica,
Vrydagzynea nova-guineensis,
Vrydagzynea nuda,
Vrydagzynea obliqua,
Vrydagzynea paludosa,
Vrydagzynea pauciflora,
Vrydagzynea purpurea,
Vrydagzynea salomonensis,
Vrydagzynea samoana,
Vrydagzynea schumanniana,
Vrydagzynea semicordata,
Vrydagzynea sessilifolia,
Vrydagzynea tilungensis,
Vrydagzynea tristriata,
Vrydagzynea truncicola,
Vrydagzynea uncinata,
Vrydagzynea vitiensis,
Vrydagzynea weberi,
Vrydagzynea vrydagzynoides,
Vrydagzynea triangularis,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,