Status:
valid
Authors:
Rchb.f.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Otia Bot. Hamburg. : 51 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000333772
Common Names
- Vrydagzynea vitiensis
- Vitiensis Vrydagzynea
- Vrydagzynea
Synonyms
- Vrydagzynea whitmeei Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Vrydagzynea vitiensis (also called 'Fijian 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 vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vrydagzynea vitiensis has white flowers with yellow anthers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vrydagzynea vitiensis is a tropical plant native to Fiji. 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 vitiensis
Vrydagzynea vitiensis is found in tropical rainforests in Fiji.
Vrydagzynea vitiensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vrydagzynea vitiensis?
Vrydagzynea vitiensis
What is the common name of Vrydagzynea vitiensis?
Fijian Vrydagzynea
What is the natural habitat of Vrydagzynea vitiensis?
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,