Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 9: 306 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733351
Common Names
- Quararibea yunckeri
- Yunckeri Quararibea
- Yunckeri
Description
Quararibea yunckeri (also called Quararibea yunckeri, among many other common names) is a small shrub or tree native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has small, glossy green leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers moist, shady habitats and can be found in lowland rainforests, mountain forests, and along streams and rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Quararibea yunckeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Quararibea yunckeri has small, yellow flowers with yellow centers and long, slender seedpods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and delicate with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quararibea yunckeri is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Quararibea yunckeri
Quararibea yunckeri is native to the tropical rainforest regions of Central and South America.
Quararibea yunckeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quararibea yunckeri?
Quararibea yunckeri
What is the common name of Quararibea yunckeri?
Yuncker's Quararibea
What is the natural habitat of Quararibea yunckeri?
It is native to Central America and northern South America
Species in the Quararibea genus
Quararibea rangelii,
Quararibea obovalifolia,
Quararibea cryptantha,
Quararibea cogolloi,
Quararibea amazonica,
Quararibea aristeguietae,
Quararibea asterolepis,
Quararibea asymmetrica,
Quararibea aurantiocalyx,
Quararibea bilobata,
Quararibea bolivarii,
Quararibea cacao,
Quararibea chodatii,
Quararibea ciroana,
Quararibea costaricensis,
Quararibea cruceto,
Quararibea duckei,
Quararibea floribunda,
Quararibea foenigraeca,
Quararibea funebris,
Quararibea gentlei,
Quararibea gigantiflora,
Quararibea gomeziana,
Quararibea grandifolia,
Quararibea guianensis,
Quararibea hirta,
Quararibea huallagensis,
Quararibea magnifica,
Quararibea martini,
Quararibea obliquifolia,
Quararibea parviflora,
Quararibea parvifolia,
Quararibea pendula,
Quararibea pendulifera,
Quararibea platyphylla,
Quararibea pterocalyx,
Quararibea pumila,
Quararibea santaritensis,
Quararibea sclerophylla,
Quararibea spatulata,
Quararibea stenophylla,
Quararibea steyermarkii,
Quararibea turbinata,
Quararibea velutina,
Quararibea verticillaris,
Quararibea wittii,
Quararibea yunckeri,
Quararibea lopezperaltae,
Quararibea mayarum,
Quararibea penduliflora,
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,