Status:
valid
Authors:
Marc.-Berti
Source:
ksu
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 1: 2 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424588
Common Names
- Vochysia garcia-barrigae
- Garcia-Barrigae Vochysia
- Garcia-Barrigae Tree
Description
Vochysia garcia-barrigae (also called Garcia-Barriga's 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 garcia-barrigae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vochysia garcia-barrigae has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vochysia garcia-barrigae can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Vochysia garcia-barrigae
Vochysia garcia-barrigae can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America.
Vochysia garcia-barrigae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vochysia garcia-barrigae?
Vochysia garcia-barrigae
What is the common name of Vochysia garcia-barrigae?
Vochysia garcia-barrigae
What type of plant is Vochysia garcia-barrigae?
Herbaceous perennial
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,