Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
418995

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Gray

Source:
ksu

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
U.S. Expl. Exped., Phan. 1: 274 (1854)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000418327

Common Names

  • Ventilago vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Ventilago
  • Vitiensis

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Description

Ventilago vitiensis (also called Fijian Ventilago, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Fiji. It typically grows in dry, sandy soils and is characterized by its small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Ventilago vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, coughs, and colds. It is also used as a traditional remedy for skin diseases, and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ventilago vitiensis has small white flowers, dark brown seeds and seedlings that are initially green but turn brown as they age.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Ventilago vitiensis: This plant can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood or hardwood stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted.

Where to Find Ventilago vitiensis

Ventilago vitiensis is native to Fiji.

Ventilago vitiensis FAQ

What is the common name of Ventilago vitiensis?

Fiji Rattan

What type of plant is Ventilago vitiensis?

Climbing Palm

What is the natural habitat of Ventilago vitiensis?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Ventilago genus

Ventilago pubiflora, Ventilago nisidai, Ventilago palawanensis, Ventilago papuana, Ventilago vitiensis, Ventilago pseudocalyculata, Ventilago lanceolata, Ventilago pauciflora, Ventilago laotica, Ventilago leiocarpa, Ventilago lucens, Ventilago neocaledonica, Ventilago multinervia, Ventilago maingayi, Ventilago malaccensis, Ventilago microcarpa, Ventilago zhengdei, Ventilago viminalis, Ventilago diffusa, Ventilago ecorollata, Ventilago gamblei, Ventilago gladiata, Ventilago goughii, Ventilago harmandiana, Ventilago kurzii, Ventilago calyculata, Ventilago africana, Ventilago borneensis, Ventilago brunnea, Ventilago dichotoma, Ventilago cristata, Ventilago denticulata, Ventilago buxoides, Ventilago leptadenia, Ventilago elegans, Ventilago inaequilateralis, Ventilago madraspatana, Ventilago oblongifolia,

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,

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