Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
1036430

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Turrill) A.C.Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Fl. Vit. Nova 3: 755 (1985)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001035768



Common Names

  • Turrillia vitiensis
  • Fiji Turrillia
  • Fiji Lichen


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Description

Turrillia vitiensis (also called Viti Turrillia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Turrilliaceae. It is native to Fiji, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Turrillia vitiensis has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turrillia vitiensis has small white flowers that are clustered together in a spike. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turrillia vitiensis is a small, evergreen, creeping fern. It is easily propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady locations and can tolerate some sun. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil. It is hardy in USDA zones 6-9.

Where to Find Turrillia vitiensis

Turrillia vitiensis can be found in Fiji.

Species in the Turrillia genus

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100356165: Based on the initial data import
William Bertram Turrill (1890-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Turrill' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.