Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
parasitica
ID:
423006

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schltdl. & Cham.) Ruyters & Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 30: 143 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000422338



Common Names

  • Voyria parasitica
  • Parasitic Voyria
  • Parasite Voyria


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Description

Voyria parasitica (also called Parasitica, among many other common names) is a herbaceous perennial that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria parasitica is used as a ground cover or ornamental plant in gardens. It can also be used to help control erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Voyria parasitica has small, white flowers with a yellow center and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria parasitica is a shrub native to Mexico. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, light soil mix and kept at a temperature of 18-22°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light soil mix. The plant prefers a moist, acidic soil in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Voyria parasitica

Voyria parasitica is native to Mexico and can be found in moist forests and meadows.

Voyria parasitica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria parasitica?

Voyria parasitica

What type of plant is Voyria parasitica?

Herb

Where is Voyria parasitica native to?

Mexico

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,

References

Diederich Franz Leonhard von Schlechtendal (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltdl.' in the authors string.
Adelbert von Chamisso (1781-1838): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cham.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
P. Ruyters: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruyters' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266502-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.