Vochysia punctata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
punctata
ID:
425273
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce ex Warm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1875
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(2): 102 (1875)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000424605
Common Names
- Vochysia punctata
- Punctata Vochysia
- Dotted Vochysia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Vochysia punctata (also called Spotted Vochysia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Central and South America. It has a rounded crown and a smooth grey bark. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in dry and humid climates.
Uses & Benefits
Vochysia punctata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and to reduce inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vochysia punctata has small, yellow flowers with four petals and four sepals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Vochysia punctata can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers and should be watered regularly. It can be propagated by seed in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vochysia punctata
Vochysia punctata is found in Central and South America.
Vochysia punctata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vochysia punctata?
Vochysia punctata
What is the common name of Vochysia punctata?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Vochysia punctata?
Vochysia punctata is found in tropical rainforests 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2461135: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Johannes Eugenius Bülow Warming (1841-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Warm.' in the authors string.