Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
463049

Status:
valid

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

Source:
ksu

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 70: 544 (1943)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000462381

Common Names

  • Rhamnella vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Rhamnella
  • Fijian Rhamnella

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Synonyms

  • Colubrina vitiensis Seem. [unknown]
  • Dallachya vitiensis F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Rhamnus vitiensis Benth. [unknown]

Description

Rhamnella vitiensis (also called Fijian rhamnella, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with small, yellow flowers and a basal rosette of leaves. It is native to Fiji and is found in moist, disturbed soils.

Uses & Benefits

Rhamnella vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhamnella vitiensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhamnella vitiensis is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It is a low-growing plant with small, white flowers. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings can be taken in late summer.

Where to Find Rhamnella vitiensis

Rhamnella vitiensis can be found in the Fiji Islands.

Rhamnella vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhamnella vitiensis?

Rhamnella vitiensis

What is the common name of Rhamnella vitiensis?

Viti Rhamnella

What type of plant is Rhamnella vitiensis?

Herbaceous perennial

Species in the Rhamnaceae family

Adolphia californica, Adolphia infesta, Alphitonia pomaderroides, Alphitonia carolinensis, Alphitonia excelsa, Alphitonia ferruginea, Alphitonia franguloides, Alphitonia incana, Alphitonia macrocarpa, Alphitonia marquesensis, Alphitonia neocaledonica, Alphitonia petriei, Alphitonia philippinensis, Alphitonia ponderosa, Alphitonia whitei, Alphitonia zizyphoides, Alphitonia oblata, Alvimiantha tricamerata, Ampelozizyphus guaquirensis, Ampelozizyphus amazonicus, Ampelozizyphus kuripacorum, Araracuara vetusta, Auerodendron acuminatum, Auerodendron acunae, Auerodendron cubense, Auerodendron glaucescens, Auerodendron jamaicense, Auerodendron martii, Auerodendron northropianum, Auerodendron pauciflorum, Auerodendron reticulatum, Auerodendron truncatum, Bathiorhamnus capuronii, Bathiorhamnus dentatus, Bathiorhamnus macrocarpus, Bathiorhamnus reticulatus, Bathiorhamnus vohemarensis, Bathiorhamnus cryptophorus, Bathiorhamnus louvelii, Berchemia annamensis, Berchemia arisanensis, Berchemia barbigera, Berchemia brachycarpa, Berchemia burmanniana, Berchemia cinerascens, Berchemia compressicarpa, Berchemia discolor, Berchemia edgeworthii, Berchemia elmeri, Berchemia flavescens,

References

George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:718129-1: Based on the initial data import