Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
amoena
ID:
733734

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1922

Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 3: 197 (1922)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733067

Common Names

  • Qualea
  • Amoena
  • Amoena Qualea

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Description

Qualea amoena (also called Amoena qualea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vochysiaceae family. It is a woody, evergreen, perennial shrub native to South America, growing in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Qualea amoena is a popular ornamental plant and is used in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections, reducing inflammation, and improving digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Qualea amoena is a small, white tube with five lobes. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nut. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Qualea amoena is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate partial shade and dry conditions. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F (-29°C). It can be propagated by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Where to Find Qualea amoena

Qualea amoena is native to South America. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Qualea amoena FAQ

What is the scientific name of Qualea amoena?

Qualea amoena

What is the common name of Qualea amoena?

Amoena qualea

What is the natural habitat of Qualea amoena?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Qualea genus

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, Qualea densiflora, Qualea dinizii, Qualea elegans, Qualea gestasiana, Qualea glaziovii, Qualea gracilior, Qualea grandiflora, Qualea hannekesaskiarum, Qualea homosepala, Qualea impexa, Qualea ingens, Qualea labouriauana, Qualea lineata, Qualea lundii, Qualea macropetala, Qualea magna, Qualea megalocarpa, Qualea mori-boomii, Qualea multiflora, Qualea panamensis, Qualea paraensis, Qualea parviflora, Qualea polychroma, Qualea psidiifolia, Qualea pulcherrima, Qualea rosea, Qualea rupicola, Qualea schomburgkiana, Qualea selloi, Qualea sprucei, Qualea suprema, Qualea tessmannii, Qualea themistoclesii, Qualea tricolor,

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,

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