Status:
valid
Authors:
E.F.Guim., T.S.Mendes & N.G.Silva
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 69: 1131 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317633
Common Names
- Voyria alvesiana
- Alves' Voyria
- Alves' Star Orchid
Description
Voyria alvesiana (also called Alves' Voyria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It typically grows to a height of 0.3 to 0.6 m, with a spread of 0.3 to 0.6 m. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade, and is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Uses & Benefits
Voyria alvesiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Voyria alvesiana is yellow and has a sweet scent. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are thin and green.
Where to Find Voyria alvesiana
Voyria alvesiana is found in Brazil.
Voyria alvesiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Voyria alvesiana?
Voyria alvesiana
What is the common name of Voyria alvesiana?
Alves' Voyria
What is the natural habitat of Voyria alvesiana?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Voyria genus
Voyria caerulea,
Voyria clavata,
Voyria corymbosa,
Voyria flavescens,
Voyria chionea,
Voyria acuminata,
Voyria aurantiaca,
Voyria aphylla,
Voyria tenella,
Voyria rosea,
Voyria spruceana,
Voyria primuloides,
Voyria tenuiflora,
Voyria parasitica,
Voyria pulcherrima,
Voyria truncata,
Voyria kupperi,
Voyria obconica,
Voyria alvesiana,
Voyria crucitasensis,
Species in the Gentianaceae family
Adenolisianthus arboreus,
Anthocleista amplexicaulis,
Anthocleista djalonensis,
Anthocleista grandiflora,
Anthocleista inermis,
Anthocleista laxiflora,
Anthocleista liebrechtsiana,
Anthocleista longifolia,
Anthocleista madagascariensis,
Anthocleista microphylla,
Anthocleista nobilis,
Anthocleista obanensis,
Anthocleista procera,
Anthocleista scandens,
Anthocleista schweinfurthii,
Anthocleista vogelii,
Anthocleista potalioides,
Aripuana cullmaniorum,
Bartonia paniculata,
Bartonia verna,
Bartonia virginica,
Bisgoeppertia robustior,
Bisgoeppertia gracilis,
Bisgoeppertia scandens,
Blackstonia acuminata,
Blackstonia grandiflora,
Blackstonia imperfoliata,
Blackstonia perfoliata,
Calolisianthus amplissimus,
Calolisianthus pedunculatus,
Canscora alata,
Canscora andrographioides,
Canscora concanensis,
Canscora diffusa,
Canscora heteroclita,
Canscora macrocalyx,
Canscora pauciflora,
Canscora perfoliata,
Canscora roxburghii,
Canscora schultesii,
Canscora stricta,
Canscora bidoupensis,
Canscora bhatiana,
Canscora shrirangiana,
Canscora ciathula,
Canscora tetraptera,
Celiantha bella,
Celiantha chimantensis,
Celiantha imthurniana,
Centaurium ameghinoi,