Although Ophiorrhiza leptantha and Ophiorrhiza laxa have been combined by some authors, they are (with very few exceptions) readily distinguished by number and size of flowers, amount and colour of calycine indument, and staminal characters. Although Ophiorrhiza leptantha and Ophiorrhiza laxa are sometimes essentially sympatric within Fiji, the former is usually found in moister, less exposed areas. It is less frequent than Ophiorrhiza laxa at high elevations, less common in general on Viti Levu, more common on Vanua Levu, and more widely distributed within the archipelago[].

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General Information

Ophiorrhiza leptantha is an evergreen perennial plant with stems that are more or less woody; it can grow from 50 - 300cm tall[].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local medicinal use.

Known Hazards

None known

Botanical References

Range

Pacific - Fiji, Futuna

Habitat

Dense or wet forest or on its edges, sometimes along streams; at elevations from near sea level to 1,150 metres[].

Properties

Medicinal Rating
Habit	Evergreen Shrub
Height	1.00 m
Cultivation Status	Wild

Cultivation Details

Plants can flower and produce fruit all year round[].

Edible Uses

None known

Medicinal

A decoction of the mashed leaves is taken as a treatment for stomach-ache[].

Other Uses

None known

Propagation

Seed -

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