Vochysiaceae FAMILY
Vochysia tetraphylla
Vochysia tetraphylla
Edibility
0/5
Medicinal
0/5
Safety & Hazards
None known
Botanical Description
Vochysia tetraphylla is a tree growing up to 40 metres tall. The tree is harvested from the wild for its timber, which is mainly used locally.
Habitat & Origin
Origintropical
Native RangeNorthern S. America - Venezuela, Guyana, Surinam.
HabitatMarsh forests along the sides of rivers and creeks[ 422 Title Fruits of the Guianan Flora Publication Author van Roosmalen. M.G.M. Publisher Institute of Systematic Boyany, Utrecht University; Netherlands. Year 1985 ISBN 90-9000988-4 Description Terse descriptions of over 1,700 species from the Guianas that bear fruits - not necessarily edible! Often mentions if the fruit is edible, plus gives brief description of habit and habitat. ].