Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Genus:
Species:
kwatae
ID:
1252424

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sabatier

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , sér. 3, 19: 273 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251762





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Description

Virola kwatae (also called Kwata, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the family Myristicaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is a medium-sized tree, reaching up to 15 meters in height with a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is found in tropical wet and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Virola kwatae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Virola kwatae is a small, white, five-petalled flower. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Virola kwatae is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly.

Where to Find Virola kwatae

Virola kwatae can be found in Central America, from Mexico to Panama.

Virola kwatae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Virola kwatae?

Virola kwatae

What is the common name of Virola kwatae?

Kwata Virola

Where is Virola kwatae native to?

Southern Mexico and Central America

Species in the Virola genus

Virola venosa, Virola steyermarkii, Virola subsessilis, Virola surinamensis, Virola theiodora, Virola schultesii, Virola urbaniana, Virola pavonis, Virola officinalis, Virola sebifera, Virola parvifolia, Virola polyneura, Virola rugulosa, Virola multinervia, Virola bicuhyba, Virola calophylla, Virola carinata, Virola coelhoi, Virola lieneana, Virola micrantha, Virola minutiflora, Virola gardneri, Virola multiflora, Virola duckei, Virola elongata, Virola guatemalensis, Virola guggenheimii, Virola koschnyi, Virola michelii, Virola calophylloidea, Virola divergens, Virola mollissima, Virola peruviana, Virola sessilis, Virola weberbaueri, Virola decorticans, Virola flexuosa, Virola loretensis, Virola macrocarpa, Virola megacarpa, Virola albidiflora, Virola caducifolia, Virola marlenei, Virola obovata, Virola dixonii, Virola reidii, Virola multicostata, Virola crebrinervia, Virola malmei, Virola kwatae,

Species in the Myristicaceae family

Bicuiba oleifera, Brochoneura usambarensis, Coelocaryon botryoides, Coelocaryon oxycarpum, Coelocaryon preussii, Coelocaryon sphaerocarpum, Compsoneura anoriensis, Compsoneura atopa, Compsoneura capitellata, Compsoneura claroensis, Compsoneura cuatrecasasii, Compsoneura debilis, Compsoneura diazii, Compsoneura excelsa, Compsoneura lapidiflora, Compsoneura mexicana, Compsoneura mutisii, Compsoneura racemosa, Compsoneura rigidifolia, Compsoneura schultesiana, Compsoneura sprucei, Compsoneura trianae, Compsoneura ulei, Doyleanthus arillata, Endocomia canarioides, Endocomia macrocoma, Endocomia rufirachis, Endocomia virella, Gymnacranthera bancana, Gymnacranthera canarica, Gymnacranthera contracta, Gymnacranthera farquhariana, Gymnacranthera forbesii, Gymnacranthera maliliensis, Gymnacranthera ocellata, Haematodendron glabrum, Horsfieldia ampla, Horsfieldia ampliformis, Horsfieldia amplomontana, Horsfieldia amygdalina, Horsfieldia androphora, Horsfieldia angularis, Horsfieldia aruana, Horsfieldia atjehensis, Horsfieldia australiana, Horsfieldia basifissa, Horsfieldia borneensis, Horsfieldia brachiata, Horsfieldia carnosa, Horsfieldia clavata,

References

Daniel Sabatier: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sabatier' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:314704-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.