Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
mori-boomii
ID:
733803

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marc.-Berti

Source:
cmp

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 18: 5 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733136



Common Names

  • Qualea mori-boomii
  • Mori-Boom's Vasevine
  • Mori-Boom's Sandpaper Vine


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Description

Qualea mori-boomii (also called Mori-Boom's Quararibea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vochysiaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Qualea mori-boomii is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Qualea mori-boomii has a flower that is white with a yellow centre, and its seeds are small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Qualea mori-boomii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Qualea mori-boomii

Qualea mori-boomii can be found in the Amazon rainforest of Brazil.

Qualea mori-boomii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Qualea mori-boomii?

Qualea mori-boomii

What is the common name of Qualea mori-boomii?

Mori-Boom's qualea

What is the natural habitat of Qualea mori-boomii?

Dry forests and scrublands

Species in the Qualea genus

Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans, Qualea densiflora, Qualea dinizii, Qualea elegans, Qualea gestasiana, Qualea glaziovii, Qualea gracilior, Qualea grandiflora, Qualea hannekesaskiarum, Qualea homosepala, Qualea impexa, Qualea ingens, Qualea labouriauana, Qualea lineata, Qualea lundii, Qualea macropetala, Qualea magna, Qualea megalocarpa, Qualea mori-boomii, Qualea multiflora, Qualea panamensis, Qualea paraensis, Qualea parviflora, Qualea polychroma, Qualea psidiifolia, Qualea pulcherrima, Qualea rosea, Qualea rupicola, Qualea schomburgkiana, Qualea selloi, Qualea sprucei, Qualea suprema, Qualea tessmannii, Qualea themistoclesii, Qualea tricolor,

Species in the Vochysiaceae family

Callisthene dryadum, Callisthene erythroclada, Callisthene fasciculata, Callisthene inundata, Callisthene major, Callisthene microphylla, Callisthene minor, Callisthene mollissima, Erisma arietinum, Erisma bicolor, Erisma blancoa, Erisma bracteosum, Erisma calcaratum, Erisma costatum, Erisma djalma-batistae, Erisma floribundum, Erisma fuscum, Erisma gracile, Erisma japura, Erisma lanceolatum, Erisma laurifolium, Erisma maliforme, Erisma megalophyllum, Erisma micranthum, Erisma nitidum, Erisma niveum, Erisma silvae, Erisma splendens, Erisma tessmannii, Erisma uncinatum, Erisma panamense, Erismadelphus exsul, Erismadelphus sessilis, Korupodendron songweanum, Qualea marioniae, Qualea johannabakkerae, Qualea acuminata, Qualea amapaensis, Qualea amoena, Qualea brasiliana, Qualea brevipedicellata, Qualea calantha, Qualea calophylla, Qualea clavata, Qualea coerulea, Qualea cordata, Qualea cryptantha, Qualea cyanea, Qualea cymulosa, Qualea decorticans,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868206: Based on the initial data import
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.