Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
ksu
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 121: 355 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398798
Common Names
- Quaqua pallens
- Pallid Quaqua
- Pallid False Dandelion
Description
Quaqua pallens (also called Pale Quaqua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in dry forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Quaqua pallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in herbal teas. It is also used to treat a variety of ailments, including respiratory problems, digestive issues, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quaqua pallens is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quaqua pallens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Both methods will require regular watering and fertilization to ensure healthy growth.
Where to Find Quaqua pallens
Quaqua pallens can be found in India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka.
Quaqua pallens FAQ
What are the common names of Quaqua pallens?
Common names of Quaqua pallens include the pink quaqua and the pink-flowered quaqua.
What type of soil does Quaqua pallens prefer?
Quaqua pallens prefers well-drained, sandy soils.
What type of climate does Quaqua pallens prefer?
Quaqua pallens prefers a warm, humid climate.
Species in the Quaqua genus
Quaqua pallens,
Quaqua albersii,
Quaqua acutiloba,
Quaqua armata,
Quaqua framesii,
Quaqua incarnata,
Quaqua inversa,
Quaqua linearis,
Quaqua mammillaris,
Quaqua multiflora,
Quaqua parviflora,
Quaqua pillansii,
Quaqua pruinosa,
Quaqua ramosa,
Quaqua arida,
Quaqua aurea,
Quaqua bayeriana,
Quaqua pulchra,
Quaqua arenicola,
Quaqua cincta,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,