Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fijiensis
ID:
683856

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hemsl.) A.C.Sm. & S.P.Darwin

Source:
wcs

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 27: 169 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000683189

Common Names

  • Burckella fijiensis
  • Fiji Burckella
  • Fiji-leaved Burckella

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Description

Burckella fijiensis (also called Fijian burckella, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Fiji. It has small, white flowers and grows in wet, lowland forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Burckella fijiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Burckella fijiensis has bright red flowers with yellow throats. Its seeds are small, black and round-shaped. The seedlings are small and have round-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Burckella fijiensis is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from the current season's growth. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining medium, such as a mixture of sand and peat, and kept in a warm, humid environment until they root.

Where to Find Burckella fijiensis

Burckella fijiensis can be found in Fiji.

Burckella fijiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Burckella fijiensis?

Burckella fijiensis

What is the common name of Burckella fijiensis?

Fijian Burckella

Where is Burckella fijiensis native to?

Fiji

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-28050: Based on the initial data import
William Hemsley (1843-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hemsl.' in the authors string.
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.
Steven P. Darwin (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.P.Darwin' in the authors string.