Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
floribunda
ID:
1258151

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
tro

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. Pl. Bras. 1: 149 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001257489


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Description

Vochysia floribunda (also called Many-flowered vochysia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Vochysiaceae family. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests, tropical moist montane forests, and wet premontane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia floribunda is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia floribunda has small, white flowers, with its seed being a small, brown capsule. Its seedlings have two to three frond-like leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia floribunda can be propagated by division or by spores. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including gravel, sand, and soil. It prefers a moist environment with moderate to high light. It should be fertilized regularly with liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Vochysia floribunda

Vochysia floribunda can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Vochysia floribunda FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia floribunda?

Vochysia floribunda

What type of plant is Vochysia floribunda?

Tree

Where does Vochysia floribunda grow?

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,