Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
253840

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Pichon

Source:
wcs

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 19: 207 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000253172

Common Names

  • Vitiensis Ochrosia
  • Ochrosia vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Mahogany

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Synonyms

  • Bleekeria vitiensis (Markgr.) A.C.Sm. [unknown]
  • Excavatia vitiensis Markgr. [unknown]

Description

Ochrosia vitiensis (also called Fiji Ochrosia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Apocynaceae. It is a small tree or shrub, typically growing up to 10 m tall. It is native to Fiji, where it is found in lowland rainforests and on hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Ochrosia vitiensis is used as a timber for construction and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and as an antidiarrheal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ochrosia vitiensis is white and has five petals. Its seed is small and black, and its seedlings have a single stem with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ochrosia vitiensis is a species of orchid native to the tropical forests of India. It is a small, evergreen plant that grows up to 20 cm tall. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Ochrosia vitiensis

Ochrosia vitiensis is native to Fiji.

Ochrosia vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ochrosia vitiensis?

Ochrosia vitiensis

What is the natural habitat of Ochrosia vitiensis?

Tropical rainforests

What are the common uses of Ochrosia vitiensis?

Medicinal, ornamental, timber

Species in the Ochrosia genus

Ochrosia ackeringae, Ochrosia acuminata, Ochrosia alyxioides, Ochrosia apoensis, Ochrosia balansae, Ochrosia bodenheimarum, Ochrosia borbonica, Ochrosia brevituba, Ochrosia citrodora, Ochrosia coccinea, Ochrosia compta, Ochrosia elliptica, Ochrosia fatuhivensis, Ochrosia ficifolia, Ochrosia glomerata, Ochrosia grandiflora, Ochrosia haleakalae, Ochrosia hexandra, Ochrosia inventorum, Ochrosia iwasakiana, Ochrosia kauaiensis, Ochrosia kilaueaensis, Ochrosia kilneri, Ochrosia lifuana, Ochrosia mariannensis, Ochrosia miana, Ochrosia minima, Ochrosia moorei, Ochrosia mulsanti, Ochrosia nakaiana, Ochrosia newelliana, Ochrosia novo-caledonica, Ochrosia oppositifolia, Ochrosia poweri, Ochrosia sciadophylla, Ochrosia sevenetii, Ochrosia silvatica, Ochrosia solomonensis, Ochrosia syncarpa, Ochrosia tenimberensis, Ochrosia thiollierei, Ochrosia vitiensis, Ochrosia basistamina, Ochrosia brownii,

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-136762: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
Marcel Pichon (1921-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pichon' in the authors string.