Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
pacifica
ID:
425180

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cuatrec.

Source:
ksu

Year:
1946

Citation Micro:
Revista Acad. Colomb. Ci. Exact. 6: 548 (1946)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424512

Common Names

  • Vochysia pacifica
  • Pacifica Vochysia
  • Vochysia

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Description

Vochysia pacifica (also called Pacific vochysia, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to tropical Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and grows to a height of 10-20 m. Its leaves are oblong and its flowers are yellow. It grows in moist, open areas, such as meadows, grasslands, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia pacifica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and rheumatism.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia pacifica has small, yellowish-green flowers, each with three petals. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia pacifica is a semi-evergreen, perennial tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in dry, rocky habitats. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and rooted in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Vochysia pacifica

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

Vochysia pacifica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia pacifica?

Vochysia pacifica

What is the family of Vochysia pacifica?

Vochysiaceae

What is the native range of Vochysia pacifica?

Madagascar

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,