Status:
valid
Authors:
Benoist
Source:
cmp
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notul. Syst. (Paris) 3: 176 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733173
Common Names
- Qualea tricolor
- Tricolored Vasevine
- Tricolored Sandpaper Vine
Description
Qualea tricolor (also called Tricolor Qualea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Brazil and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. It has a smooth, gray bark and its leaves are oval and pointed at the tip.
Uses & Benefits
Qualea tricolor 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 tricolor has white, tubular flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are small and slender with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Qualea tricolor 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 tricolor
Qualea tricolor is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Brazil and Peru.
Qualea tricolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Qualea tricolor?
Qualea tricolor
What is the common name of Qualea tricolor?
Tricolored Vochysia
Where is Qualea tricolor found?
Brazil
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,