Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
vitiense
ID:
405107

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 380. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000404439



Common Names

  • Vitiense Retrophyllum
  • Retrophyllum
  • Vitiense


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Synonyms

  • Nageia vitiensis (Seem.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Podocarpus vitiensis Seem. [valid]
  • Decussocarpus vitiensis (Seem.) de Laub. [valid]

Description

Retrophyllum vitiense (also called the Fiji Ironwood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a rounded crown and a straight trunk. It is native to the islands of Fiji, and is found in lowland and montane rainforest.

Uses & Benefits

Retrophyllum vitiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to control erosion and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Retrophyllum vitiense is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with a single stem and two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Retrophyllum vitiense is a fast-growing shrub that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers medium to high light and soft to medium hard water. It can be propagated by taking cuttings and planting them in the substrate. It can also be propagated by planting the cuttings in a separate container with nutrient-rich substrate.

Where to Find Retrophyllum vitiense

Retrophyllum vitiense can be found in Fiji.

Retrophyllum vitiense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Retrophyllum vitiense?

Retrophyllum vitiense

What is the common name of Retrophyllum vitiense?

Viti Tree-fern

What is the growth habit of Retrophyllum vitiense?

It is an evergreen tree-fern with a single trunk and a crown of fronds.

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000404439: Placement according to April 2023 Classification