Astronidium storckii

Astronidium storckii
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Melastomataceae
Genus: Astronidium
Species:
A. storckii
Binomial name
Astronidium storckii
Synonyms[2]
  • Astronia storckii Triana
  • Pharmacum storckii Kuntze

Astronidium storckii is a species of plant in the family Melastomataceae. It is a small tree, 4 to 10 metres tall, which is endemic to Fiji. It is native to the islands of Viti Levu and Ovalau. It grows in dense rain forests and thickets on crests and ridges from 30 to 1,153 metres elevation.[1]

The species was first described by Berthold Carl Seemann in 1866.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Tuiwawa, M.; Vido, S.; Naikatini, A.; Navuso, J.; Tubuitamana, P.; Beech, E.; Tuiwawa, S. (2024). "Astronidium storckii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2024 e.T34379A249725175. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2024-2.RLTS.T34379A249725175.en. Retrieved 20 February 2026.
  2. ^ a b "Astronidium storckii Seem". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 20 February 2026.