Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
alvesiana
ID:
1305179

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

Elsie Franklin Guimarães (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.F.Guim.' in the authors string.
Thalita dos Santos Mendes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.S.Mendes' in the authors string.
Nílber Gonçalves da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.G.Silva' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77190720-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.