Status:
valid
Authors:
(Benth.) Kuntze
Source:
tro
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 212. 1891 [5 Nov 1891]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001052419
Common Names
- Cuiabensis Vouacapoua
- Coral Bean
- Coral Plant
Uses & Benefits
Vouacapoua cuiabensis is a small tree that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant because of its dense foliage. The plant has medicinal properties and is used to treat skin diseases, rheumatism, and arthritis.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vouacapoua cuiabensis has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vouacapoua cuiabensis is a fast-growing, evergreen tree that can reach a height of up to 25 m. It is native to the Amazon basin in South America. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood shoots and rooted in a moist, sandy soil. The tree is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.
Where to Find Vouacapoua cuiabensis
Vouacapoua cuiabensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil, Paraguay, and Argentina.
Species in the Vouacapoua genus
Species in the Fabaceae family