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Vochysia

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Vochysia
Vochysia divergens
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Rosids
Order: Myrtales
Family: Vochysiaceae
Genus: Vochysia
Aubl.
Species[1]

148; see text

Synonyms[1]
  • Cucullaria Schreb.
  • Salmonia Scop.
  • Strukeria Vell.
  • Vochya Vell. ex Vand.
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

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148 species are accepted.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Vochysia Aubl". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 July 2025.