Astronidium inflatum

Astronidium inflatum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Astronidium
Species:
A. inflatum
Binomial name
Astronidium inflatum
(A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm.
Synonyms[2]

Astronia inflata A.C.Sm.

Astronidium inflatum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is endemic to Fiji.[1]

The species was first described as Astronia inflata by Albert Charles Smith in 1936. In 1942 Smith placed the species in genus Astronidium as A. inflatum.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Tuiwawa, M., Vido, S., Naikatini, A., Navuso, J., Tubuitamana, P., Beech, E. & Tuiwawa, S. (2024). "Astronidium inflatum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T34375A99516043. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T34375A99516043.en. Retrieved 20 February 2026.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Astronidium inflatum (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2026.