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Alangium vitiense (Alangium vitiense)

Alangium vitiense is a tree native to Fiji and Samoa, known for its attractive foliage and occasional use in traditional medicine.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam with good organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Protect from intense midday sun when young.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in cooler months.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers loamy or sandy loam with good organic matter.

Temperature

Ideal growing range is 18-25 °C.

Avoid frost and prolonged cold.

Habitat

Outdoor

Fertilizer

Feed with balanced liquid fertilizer during growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Tree

Plant Category

Foliage, Medicinal, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground

Plant Environment

Outdoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

10-20 m

Spread

5-10 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

1-1.5 cm

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Synonyms
Alangium bussyanum (Baill.) Harms
Karangolum vitiense (A.Gray) Kuntze
Marlea bussyana Baill.
Marlea vitiensis (A.Gray) Benth.
Rhytidandra vitiensis A.Gray
Stylidium vitiense (A.Gray) F.Muell.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCornales
  • familyCornaceae
  • genusAlangium
  • speciesAlangium vitiense
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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