Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
braceliniae
ID:
1146841

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 22: 149 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146179

Common Names

  • Bracelinia Vochysia
  • Vochysia braceliniae
  • Vochysia Bracelinia

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Description

Vochysia braceliniae (also called Bracelina's Vochysia, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub native to Central and South America. It has oblong leaves and small white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia braceliniae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia braceliniae has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia braceliniae can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both seeds and cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.

Where to Find Vochysia braceliniae

Vochysia braceliniae is native to Central and South America and can be found in the countries of Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Vochysia genus

Vochysia pacifica, Vochysia saccata, Vochysia penae, Vochysia pauciflora, Vochysia calophylla, Vochysia tucanorum, Vochysia tomentosa, Vochysia splendens, Vochysia rotundifolia, Vochysia vismiifolia, Vochysia jonkeri, Vochysia megalantha, Vochysia martiana, Vochysia mariziana, Vochysia mapuerae, Vochysia magna, Vochysia lopezpalacioi, Vochysia liscanoi, Vochysia lehmannii, Vochysia ledouxii, Vochysia laxiflora, Vochysia venezuelana, Vochysia tillettii, Vochysia surinamensis, Vochysia meridensis, Vochysia jefensis, Vochysia spathiphylla, Vochysia pachyantha, Vochysia ortegae, Vochysia steyermarkiana, Vochysia julianensis, Vochysia catingae, Vochysia cassiquiarensis, Vochysia columbiensis, Vochysia aurantiaca, Vochysia assua, Vochysia artantha, Vochysia apopetala, Vochysia angustifolia, Vochysia allenii, Vochysia pygmaea, Vochysia bautistae, Vochysia hannekesaskiae, Vochysia gigantea, Vochysia gentryi, Vochysia garcia-barrigae, Vochysia expansa, Vochysia elegans, Vochysia duquei, Vochysia rubiginosa,

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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