Vochysia

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Vochysia
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Vochysia divergens
Scientific classification OOjs UI icon edit-ltr.svg
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Vochysiaceae
Genus: Vochysia
Aubl.
Species [1]

148; see text

Synonyms [1]
  • CucullariaSchreb.
  • SalmoniaScop.
  • StrukeriaVell.
  • VochyaVell. ex Vand.
Vochysia tomentosa - MHNT Vochysia tomentosa MHNT.BOT.2010.6.42.jpg
Vochysia tomentosa - MHNT

Vochysia is a genus of plant in the family, Vochysiaceae. It includes 148 species native to the tropical Americas, ranging from southern and eastern Mexico to Bolivia, Paraguay, and southern Brazil. [1]

Species

148 species are accepted. [1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Vochysia Aubl". Plants of the World Online . Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew . Retrieved 25 July 2025.