Gymnostoma vitiense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiense
ID:
713863
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.A.S.Johnson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1980
Citation Micro:
Telopea 2: 84 (1980)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713196
Common Names
- Gymnostoma Vitiense
- Gymnostoma Silver Oak
- Gymnostoma Red Oak
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnostoma vitiense (also called Fijian Gymnostoma, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a small evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with small, needle-like leaves and white flowers. It is found in tropical forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnostoma vitiense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber which is used for making furniture and as firewood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnostoma vitiense has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnostoma vitiense can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, divide the plant in early spring and replant in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and fertilize regularly.
Where to Find Gymnostoma vitiense
Gymnostoma vitiense is native to Fiji.
Gymnostoma vitiense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnostoma vitiense?
Gymnostoma vitiense
What is the common name of Gymnostoma vitiense?
Vitiense Gymnostoma
What is the natural habitat of Gymnostoma vitiense?
Gymnostoma vitiense is native to Fiji
Species in the Gymnostoma genus
Gymnostoma australianum, Gymnostoma chamaecyparis, Gymnostoma deplancheanum, Gymnostoma glaucescens, Gymnostoma intermedium, Gymnostoma leucodon, Gymnostoma nobile, Gymnostoma nodiflorum, Gymnostoma papuanum, Gymnostoma poissonianum, Gymnostoma rumphianum, Gymnostoma sumatranum, Gymnostoma vitiense, Gymnostoma webbianum,
Species in the Casuarinaceae family
Allocasuarina hystricosa, Allocasuarina acuaria, Allocasuarina acutivalvis, Allocasuarina brachystachya, Allocasuarina campestris, Allocasuarina corniculata, Allocasuarina crassa, Allocasuarina decaisneana, Allocasuarina decussata, Allocasuarina defungens, Allocasuarina dielsiana, Allocasuarina diminuta, Allocasuarina distyla, Allocasuarina drummondiana, Allocasuarina duncanii, Allocasuarina eriochlamys, Allocasuarina fibrosa, Allocasuarina filidens, Allocasuarina fraseriana, Allocasuarina glareicola, Allocasuarina globosa, Allocasuarina grampiana, Allocasuarina grevilleoides, Allocasuarina gymnanthera, Allocasuarina helmsii, Allocasuarina huegeliana, Allocasuarina humilis, Allocasuarina inophloia, Allocasuarina lehmanniana, Allocasuarina littoralis, Allocasuarina luehmannii, Allocasuarina mackliniana, Allocasuarina media, Allocasuarina microstachya, Allocasuarina misera, Allocasuarina monilifera, Allocasuarina muelleriana, Allocasuarina nana, Allocasuarina ophiolitica, Allocasuarina paludosa, Allocasuarina paradoxa, Allocasuarina pinaster, Allocasuarina portuensis, Allocasuarina pusilla, Allocasuarina ramosissima, Allocasuarina rigida, Allocasuarina robusta, Allocasuarina rupicola, Allocasuarina scleroclada, Allocasuarina simulans,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2836354: Based on the initial data import
Lawrence Alexander Sidney Johnson (1925-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.A.S.Johnson' in the authors string.