Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
gracilior
ID:
733776

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pilg.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 296 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733109

Common Names

  • Qualea Gracilior
  • Graceful Qualea
  • Graceful Sandpaper Tree

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Description

Qualea gracilior (also called red-wood, red-wood tree, or red-wood vine, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Vochysiaceae. It is native to tropical Africa, from Nigeria east to Uganda and south to Angola. It grows in lowland and montane rainforests, and is a large tree, reaching up to 30 m tall.

Uses & Benefits

Qualea gracilior is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Qualea gracilior has small, white flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Qualea gracilior is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate moderate frost. It can be pruned to shape and can be used as a hedge or screen.

Where to Find Qualea gracilior

Qualea gracilior is found in the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Qualea gracilior FAQ

What is the scientific name of Qualea gracilior?

Qualea gracilior

What type of plant is Qualea gracilior?

Qualea gracilior is a species of flowering plant in the family Vochysiaceae.

Where is Qualea gracilior found?

Qualea gracilior is found in South America.

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,