Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
atriplicina
ID:
923140

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) B.J.Conn & Henwood

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 8 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922475



Common Names

  • Atriplicina Quoya
  • Quoya Atriplicina
  • Atriplicina Quoya Tree


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Description

Quoya atriplicina (also called Atriplicina Quoya, among many other common names) is a shrub with ovate leaves and small white flowers. It is native to South America and is found in open forests and scrub.

Uses & Benefits

Quoya atriplicina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quoya atriplicina is white in color and has 5 petals. The seed is small and round in shape. The seedlings are small and thin with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quoya atriplicina is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It is a slow-growing species and can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a well-draining, organic-rich soil. It should be kept in partial shade and watered regularly. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed.

Where to Find Quoya atriplicina

Quoya atriplicina is found in the Amazon rainforest of Ecuador.

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Barry Conn (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.J.Conn' in the authors string.
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.