Status:
valid
Authors:
Stafleu
Source:
tro
Year:
1948
Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 95: 488 (1948)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001221344
Common Names
- Vochysia caesia
- Caesia Vochysia
- Caesia
Description
Vochysia caesia (also called Blue Vochysia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Vochysiaceae. It is a woody vine with pinnately compound leaves and white flowers. It is native to the southeastern United States, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in open woodlands, thickets, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Vochysia caesia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vochysia caesia is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellowish-green petal. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vochysia caesia is a tropical tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and rooted in a moist medium. The plants should be grown in a warm, humid environment with plenty of indirect sunlight.
Where to Find Vochysia caesia
Vochysia caesia can be found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
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,