Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
fontellae
ID:
425268

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paula

Source:
ksu

Year:
1969

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 31: 3 (1969)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424600

Common Names

  • Vochysia fontellae
  • Fontellae Vochysia
  • Fontellae's Vochysia

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Description

Vochysia fontellae (also called Fontellae Vochysia, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia fontellae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as a diuretic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia fontellae has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia fontellae can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Vochysia fontellae

Vochysia fontellae is found in Central and South America.

Vochysia fontellae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia fontellae?

Vochysia fontellae

What is the common name of Vochysia fontellae?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Vochysia fontellae?

Vochysia fontellae is found in tropical rainforests 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,