Status:
valid
Authors:
Warm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 78 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424615
Common Names
- Vochysia glaberrima
- Glaberrima Vochysia
- Smooth Vochysia
Description
Vochysia glaberrima (also called Smooth Vochysia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and humid climates.
Uses & Benefits
Vochysia glaberrima has been used for timber, fuel, and as an ornamental plant. It is also known to have medicinal properties and is used to treat fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vochysia glaberrima has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vochysia glaberrima is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. It prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Vochysia glaberrima
Vochysia glaberrima is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in wet areas.
Vochysia glaberrima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vochysia glaberrima?
Vochysia glaberrima
What is the common name of Vochysia glaberrima?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Vochysia glaberrima?
Vochysia glaberrima is found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America
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,