Voyria pulcherrima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pulcherrima
ID:
1063948
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Standl.) L.O.Williams
Source:
tro
Year:
1968
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 413 (1968)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001063286
Common Names
- Beautiful Voyria
- Voyria pulcherrima
- Beautiful Voyria
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Voyria pulcherrima (also called Beautiful Voyria, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to the eastern United States and is found in moist meadows and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Voyria pulcherrima is a popular ornamental plant. It is used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Voyria pulcherrima has white flowers with five petals, each about 1/2 inch wide. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
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Voyria pulcherrima can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and placed in a rooting medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.
Where to Find Voyria pulcherrima
Voyria pulcherrima is native to the southwestern United States, from Arizona to California.
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,
References
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:266504-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.