Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
vitiensis
ID:
641736

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Seem.) Chew

Source:
cmp

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 21: 207 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000641068

Common Names

  • Dendrocnide vitiensis
  • Vitiensis Dendrocnide
  • Dendrocnide's Vitiensis

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Synonyms

  • Laportea vitiensis Seem. [unknown]

Description

Dendrocnide vitiensis (also called stinging tree, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Fiji. It has glossy green leaves and small white flowers. It grows in tropical rainforests and wet sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrocnide vitiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrocnide vitiensis is a small, yellow or white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrocnide vitiensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Dendrocnide vitiensis

Dendrocnide vitiensis is native to the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

Dendrocnide vitiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrocnide vitiensis?

Dendrocnide vitiensis

What is the common name of Dendrocnide vitiensis?

Vitiensis stinging tree

Where is Dendrocnide vitiensis found?

It is found in Fiji and Vanuatu

Species in the Dendrocnide genus

Dendrocnide amplissima, Dendrocnide basirotunda, Dendrocnide carriana, Dendrocnide celebica, Dendrocnide contracta, Dendrocnide corallodesme, Dendrocnide cordata, Dendrocnide cordifolia, Dendrocnide crassifolia, Dendrocnide densiflora, Dendrocnide elliptica, Dendrocnide excelsa, Dendrocnide gigantea, Dendrocnide harveyi, Dendrocnide kajewskii, Dendrocnide kjellbergii, Dendrocnide kotoensis, Dendrocnide latifolia, Dendrocnide longifolia, Dendrocnide luzonensis, Dendrocnide meyeniana, Dendrocnide microstigma, Dendrocnide mirabilis, Dendrocnide morobensis, Dendrocnide moroides, Dendrocnide nervosa, Dendrocnide oblanceolata, Dendrocnide peltata, Dendrocnide photiniphylla, Dendrocnide pruritivus, Dendrocnide rechingeri, Dendrocnide rigidifolia, Dendrocnide schlechteri, Dendrocnide sessiliflora, Dendrocnide sinuata, Dendrocnide stimulans, Dendrocnide subclausa, Dendrocnide ternatensis, Dendrocnide torricellensis, Dendrocnide urentissima, Dendrocnide venosa, Dendrocnide vitiensis,

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Berthold Carl Seemann (1825-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seem.' in the authors string.
Wee-Lek Chew (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chew' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:851481-1: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.