Pau-terra (Qualea Grandiflora) is a perennial tree in the Vochysiaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Qualea grandiflora is a deciduous tree native to the neotropical savanna biome known as the Cerrado in Brazil. It grows primarily in seasonally dry tropical regions.