Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Genus:
Species:
palmirana
ID:
1283345

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.França & Proença

Source:
tro

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 59: 374 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282683

Common Names

  • Palmirana Vochysia
  • Vochysia Palmirana
  • Palmirana Vochysia

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Description

Vochysia palmirana (also called Palma Vochysia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to South America. It has large, glossy green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Vochysia palmirana is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and for its timber, which is used in construction and furniture-making.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vochysia palmirana has yellow flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vochysia palmirana is a tropical tree that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Vochysia palmirana

Vochysia palmirana is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.

Vochysia palmirana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vochysia palmirana?

Vochysia palmirana

What is the family of Vochysia palmirana?

Vochysiaceae

What is the habitat of Vochysia palmirana?

Tropical rainforests

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 tro-50318026: Based on the initial data import
Carolyn Elinore Barnes Proença (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Proença' in the authors string.
Flávio França (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.França' in the authors string.