Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
laurifolia
ID:
1274064

Status:
valid

Authors:
Warm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 96 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001273402

Common Names

  • Laurifolia Vochysia
  • Vochysia
  • Laurifolia

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Description

Vochysia laurifolia (also called 'Laurel-leaved Vochysia', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with five petals. It prefers warm, humid climates and grows best in partial shade with well-drained soil.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia laurifolia is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers. It can be used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia laurifolia has small, yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia laurifolia can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be planted in a well-draining medium. Once the seedlings or cuttings are established, they should be transplanted to a larger pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Vochysia laurifolia

Vochysia laurifolia is native to 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,