Status:
valid
Authors:
Splitg.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Tijdschr. Natuurl. Gesch. Physiol. 7: 136 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421260
Common Names
- Voyria corymbosa
- Corymbose Voyria
- Corymb Voyria
Description
Voyria corymbosa (also called Corymb Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has a creeping habit and grows up to 20 cm tall. It has small, bright green, lance-shaped leaves and small white flowers. It prefers sandy soils and is often found in coastal regions and dunes.
Uses & Benefits
Voyria corymbosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Voyria corymbosa sub. alba (Standl.) Ruyters & Maas
Voyria corymbosa sub. corymbosa
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Voyria corymbosa has small, white, fragrant flowers that are borne in clusters. The flowers are followed by small, black, nut-like fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Voyria corymbosa is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Voyria corymbosa
Voyria corymbosa can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.
Voyria corymbosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Voyria corymbosa?
Voyria corymbosa
What type of plant is Voyria corymbosa?
Herbaceous perennial
Where does Voyria corymbosa grow?
Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Voyria genus
Voyria caerulea,
Voyria clavata,
Voyria corymbosa,
Voyria flavescens,
Voyria chionea,
Voyria acuminata,
Voyria aurantiaca,
Voyria aphylla,
Voyria tenella,
Voyria rosea,
Voyria spruceana,
Voyria primuloides,
Voyria tenuiflora,
Voyria parasitica,
Voyria pulcherrima,
Voyria truncata,
Voyria kupperi,
Voyria obconica,
Voyria alvesiana,
Voyria crucitasensis,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,