Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
gigantea
ID:
425254

Status:
valid

Authors:
Stafleu

Source:
cmp

Year:
1948

Citation Micro:
Meded. Bot. Mus. Herb. Rijks Univ. Utrecht 95: 489 (1948)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424586

Common Names

  • Vochysia gigantea
  • Gigantea Vochysia
  • Gigantea Tree

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Description

Vochysia gigantea (also called Giant Vochysia, among many other common names) is a large tree, growing up to 30 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia gigantea 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 gigantea has small, yellow flowers with five petals and five sepals. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings have two long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia gigantea 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 gigantea

Vochysia gigantea can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Central and South America.

Vochysia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia gigantea?

Vochysia gigantea

What is the common name of Vochysia gigantea?

Vochysia gigantea

What type of plant is Vochysia gigantea?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2461106: Based on the initial data import
Frans Stafleu (1921-1997): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Stafleu' in the authors string.