Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
aphylla
ID:
421939

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Jacq.) Pers.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 1: 284 (1805)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000421271

Common Names

  • Voyria aphylla
  • Aphyllous Voyria
  • Leafless Voyria

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Description

Voyria aphylla (also called Aphyllous Voyria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Asia. It typically grows in wetland habitats, such as marshes, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Voyria aphylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Voyria aphylla has white petals and yellow anthers, and the seed is a small, round nut. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Voyria aphylla is a perennial herb that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a sunny position and moist soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Voyria aphylla

Voyria aphylla can be found in moist woods and along streams in the eastern United States.

Voyria aphylla FAQ

What is the scientific name of Voyria aphylla?

Voyria aphylla

What type of plant is Voyria aphylla?

Herbaceous perennial

Where does Voyria aphylla grow?

Tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America

Species in the Gentianaceae family

Adenolisianthus arboreus, Anthocleista amplexicaulis, Anthocleista djalonensis, Anthocleista grandiflora, Anthocleista inermis, Anthocleista laxiflora, Anthocleista liebrechtsiana, Anthocleista longifolia, Anthocleista madagascariensis, Anthocleista microphylla, Anthocleista nobilis, Anthocleista obanensis, Anthocleista procera, Anthocleista scandens, Anthocleista schweinfurthii, Anthocleista vogelii, Anthocleista potalioides, Aripuana cullmaniorum, Bartonia paniculata, Bartonia verna, Bartonia virginica, Bisgoeppertia robustior, Bisgoeppertia gracilis, Bisgoeppertia scandens, Blackstonia acuminata, Blackstonia grandiflora, Blackstonia imperfoliata, Blackstonia perfoliata, Calolisianthus amplissimus, Calolisianthus pedunculatus, Canscora alata, Canscora andrographioides, Canscora concanensis, Canscora diffusa, Canscora heteroclita, Canscora macrocalyx, Canscora pauciflora, Canscora perfoliata, Canscora roxburghii, Canscora schultesii, Canscora stricta, Canscora bidoupensis, Canscora bhatiana, Canscora shrirangiana, Canscora ciathula, Canscora tetraptera, Celiantha bella, Celiantha chimantensis, Celiantha imthurniana, Centaurium ameghinoi,

References

Christiaan Hendrik Persoon (1761-1836): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pers.' in the authors string.
Nikolaus Joseph von Jacquin (1727-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jacq.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1167766-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.