Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
maguirei
ID:
1274395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Marc.-Berti

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Pittieria 9: 29 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273733



Common Names

  • Vochysia Maguirei
  • Maguirei Vochysia
  • Vochysia Maguirei Plant


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Description

Vochysia maguirei (also called Maguire's Vochysia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, well-drained soils in open woodlands and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia maguirei is a popular garden plant due to its showy purple flowers. It can be used as a groundcover in sunny areas, and its flowers can be used to make a tea that is said to have anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia maguirei has small, white flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia maguirei is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m (10 ft) in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a mixture of sand and peat moss. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, bright location until they have rooted.

Where to Find Vochysia maguirei

Vochysia maguirei is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50266157: Based on the initial data import
Luis Marcano-Berti (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marc.-Berti' in the authors string.