Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
murina
ID:
333382

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Craib) Tirveng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Biogeographica (The Hague) 74: 165 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000332714

Common Names

  • Chrysomallum Vitex
  • Vitex Chrysomallum
  • Vitex Chryso-mall

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Synonyms

  • Randia murina Craib [valid]

Description

Vitex agelaeifolia (also called Agelaea-leaved Vitex, among many other common names) is a small tree native to eastern Australia. It has glossy, dark green leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vidalasia murina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is a fast-growing shrub with attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vidalasia murina is a yellow to orange, with five petals and a central tuft of yellow stamens. The seed is a small, dark brown nut. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves and a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vidalasia murina is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. For best results, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light for the cuttings to root.

Where to Find Vidalasia murina

Vidalasia murina is native to China. It is found in the provinces of Sichuan, Shaanxi, Gansu, and Qinghai.

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Asteraceae

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Mouse Daisy

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-213092: Based on the initial data import
William Grant Craib (1882-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Craib' in the authors string.
Deva D. Tirvengadum (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tirveng.' in the authors string.