Astronidium macranthum

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

Astronia macrantha A.C.Sm.

Astronidium macranthum is a species of flowering plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a shrub or small tree endemic to Fiji. It grows in dry forest and along forest edges on Viti Levu and Vanua Levu from 50 to 600 metres elevation.[1]

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

References

  1. ^ a b Tuiwawa, M., Vido, S., Naikatini, A., Navuso, J., Tubuitamana, P., Beech, E. & Tuiwawa, S. (2024). "Astronidium macranthum". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T34377A99516107. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T34377A99516107.en. Retrieved 20 February 2026.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  2. ^ a b "Astronidium macranthum (A.C.Sm.) A.C.Sm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2026.