Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
926383

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) A.C.Sm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1945

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 26: 102 (1945)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925718



Common Names

  • Fiji Plum
  • Viti Plum
  • Vitiensis Flacourtia


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Description

Flacourtia vitiensis (also called Fijian Mangosteen, among many other common names) is a small to medium-sized tree with a single trunk, greyish-white bark, and a crown of glossy green foliage. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands and along watercourses.

Uses & Benefits

Flacourtia vitiensis is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flacourtia vitiensis has yellow flowers, small seeds and small seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flacourtia vitiensis is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Flacourtia vitiensis

Flacourtia vitiensis is native to Fiji.

Species in the Salicaceae family

Abatia angeliana, Abatia americana, Abatia canescens, Abatia glabra, Abatia mexicana, Abatia microphylla, Abatia parviflora, Abatia rugosa, Abatia spicata, Abatia stellata, Azara alpina, Azara celastrina, Azara dentata, Azara integrifolia, Azara intermedia, Azara lanceolata, Azara microphylla, Azara petiolaris, Azara salicifolia, Azara serrata, Azara uruguayensis, Banara acunae, Banara arguta, Banara axilliflora, Banara boliviana, Banara brasiliensis, Banara brittonii, Banara caymanensis, Banara cordifolia, Banara domingensis, Banara excisa, Banara glauca, Banara guianensis, Banara ibaguensis, Banara larensis, Banara leptophylla, Banara minutiflora, Banara nitida, Banara orinocensis, Banara parviflora, Banara portoricensis, Banara quinquenervis, Banara regia, Banara riparia, Banara riscoi, Banara saxicola, Banara selleana, Banara serrata, Banara splendens, Banara tomentosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-4813317: Based on the initial data import
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.