Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
psidiifolia
ID:
733820

Status:
valid

Authors:
Spruce ex Warm.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 46 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733153

Common Names

  • Qualea psidiifolia
  • Psidium-leaved Vasevine
  • Psidium-leaved Sandpaper Vine

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Description

Qualea psidiifolia (also called Psidium Qualea, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Brazil. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and bright green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Qualea psidiifolia is used as an ornamental plant for its beautiful flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Qualea psidiifolia has white, tubular flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Qualea psidiifolia is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Qualea psidiifolia

Qualea psidiifolia can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Qualea psidiifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Qualea psidiifolia?

Qualea psidiifolia

What is the common name of Qualea psidiifolia?

Psidium-leaved qualea

What is the natural habitat of Qualea psidiifolia?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868223: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.