Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
425241

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stafleu

Source:
ksu

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 95: 487 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424573



Common Names

  • Vochysia aurantiaca
  • Aurantiaca Vochysia
  • Aurantiaca Tree


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Description

Vochysia aurantiaca (also called Orange Vochysia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia aurantiaca has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia aurantiaca can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Vochysia aurantiaca

Vochysia aurantiaca is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Vochysia aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia aurantiaca?

Vochysia aurantiaca

What is the common name of Vochysia aurantiaca?

Orange Vochysia

What is the natural habitat of Vochysia aurantiaca?

Vochysia aurantiaca is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Species in the Vochysia genus

Vochysia pacifica, Vochysia saccata, Vochysia penae, Vochysia pauciflora, Vochysia calophylla, Vochysia tucanorum, Vochysia tomentosa, Vochysia splendens, Vochysia rotundifolia, Vochysia vismiifolia, Vochysia jonkeri, Vochysia megalantha, Vochysia martiana, Vochysia mariziana, Vochysia mapuerae, Vochysia magna, Vochysia lopezpalacioi, Vochysia liscanoi, Vochysia lehmannii, Vochysia ledouxii, Vochysia laxiflora, Vochysia venezuelana, Vochysia tillettii, Vochysia surinamensis, Vochysia meridensis, Vochysia jefensis, Vochysia spathiphylla, Vochysia pachyantha, Vochysia ortegae, Vochysia steyermarkiana, Vochysia julianensis, Vochysia catingae, Vochysia cassiquiarensis, Vochysia columbiensis, Vochysia aurantiaca, Vochysia assua, Vochysia artantha, Vochysia apopetala, Vochysia angustifolia, Vochysia allenii, Vochysia pygmaea, Vochysia bautistae, Vochysia hannekesaskiae, Vochysia gigantea, Vochysia gentryi, Vochysia garcia-barrigae, Vochysia expansa, Vochysia elegans, Vochysia duquei, Vochysia rubiginosa,

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,