Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
maxima
ID:
1146818

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ducke

Source:
tro

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 4: 739 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001146156

Common Names

  • Maximum Vochysia
  • Vochysia maxima
  • Vochysia Maximum

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Description

Vochysia maxima (also called Maxima Vochysia, among many other common names) is a large tree that can reach up to 20 meters in height. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in humid evergreen forests. It is characterized by its large, leathery leaves and its white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia maxima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia maxima has small, white flowers that are clustered in umbels. The seeds are small, dark brown and round-shaped. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Where to Find Vochysia maxima

Vochysia maxima can be found in the tropical forests 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,

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