Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
homosepala
ID:
733779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
cmp

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Arq. Inst. Biol. Veg. 4: 38 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733112

Common Names

  • Qualea Homosepala
  • Homosepalous Qualea
  • Homosepalous Sandpaper Tree

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Description

Qualea homosepala (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 homosepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its fragrant flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Qualea homosepala has small, white flowers with yellowish-green sepals and petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Qualea homosepala 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 homosepala

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

Qualea homosepala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Qualea homosepala?

Qualea homosepala

What is the common name of Qualea homosepala?

Violet-flowered qualea

What is the natural habitat of Qualea homosepala?

Dry forests and scrublands

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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