Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Apiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
277190

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. 7: 169 (1879)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000276522

Common Names

  • Plerandra vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Plerandra
  • Plerandra

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Synonyms

  • Nesopanax vitiensis Damman [unknown]
  • Nesopanax vitiensis Seem. [unknown]
  • Plerandra nesopanax Harms [illegitimate]
  • Plerandra seemannii Benth. & Hook.f. ex Drake [illegitimate]
  • Schefflera nesopanax Frodin [unknown]

Description

Plerandra vitiensis (also called Fiji Plerandra, among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid species native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It has an upright stem with lanceolate leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with purple spots. It typically grows in grasslands, forest margins, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Plerandra vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are often used in floral arrangements.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Plerandra vitiensis is white and bell-shaped. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are thin and fragile.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plerandra vitiensis can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Plerandra vitiensis

Plerandra vitiensis is native to Fiji and can be found in the mountainous regions of the country.

Plerandra vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plerandra vitiensis?

Plerandra vitiensis

What type of plant is Plerandra vitiensis?

Plerandra vitiensis is a species of flowering plant in the family Gesneriaceae.

Where is Plerandra vitiensis found?

Plerandra vitiensis is found in Fiji.

Species in the Araliaceae family

Anakasia simplicifolia, Aralia apioides, Aralia armata, Aralia atropurpurea, Aralia bicrenata, Aralia bipinnata, Aralia cachemirica, Aralia caesia, Aralia californica, Aralia castanopsisicola, Aralia chinensis, Aralia continentalis, Aralia cordata, Aralia dasyphylla, Aralia dasyphylloides, Aralia debilis, Aralia decaisneana, Aralia delavayi, Aralia echinocaulis, Aralia elata, Aralia excelsa, Aralia fargesii, Aralia ferox, Aralia finlaysoniana, Aralia foliolosa, Aralia frodiniana, Aralia gigantea, Aralia gintungensis, Aralia glabra, Aralia glabrifoliolata, Aralia henryi, Aralia hispida, Aralia humilis, Aralia kansuensis, Aralia kingdon-wardii, Aralia leschenaultii, Aralia malabarica, Aralia melanocarpa, Aralia merrillii, Aralia mexicana, Aralia montana, Aralia nudicaulis, Aralia parasitica, Aralia plumosa, Aralia racemosa, Aralia regeliana, Aralia rex, Aralia scaberula, Aralia scopulorum, Aralia searelliana,

References

Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:91719-1: Based on the initial data import