Quiina jamaicensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griseb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. W. I. : 104 (1859)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733464
Common Names
- Quiina jamaicensis
- Quiina de la selva
- Quiina de la Amazonía
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quiina jamaicensis (also called Jamaican Quiina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Quiinaceae family. It is native to Jamaica and grows in open woodlands and grassy areas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces yellow, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina jamaicensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Quiina jamaicensis are small, white to yellowish in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quiina jamaicensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is native to the tropical regions of South America. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is best done by cuttings, as the plant does not produce viable seeds. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches and planted in a moist, well-draining soil mix.
Where to Find Quiina jamaicensis
Quiina jamaicensis can be found in Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean.
Quiina jamaicensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina jamaicensis?
Quiina jamaicensis
What is the common name of Quiina jamaicensis?
Jamaican Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina jamaicensis?
Tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests
Species in the Quiina genus
Quiina yatuensis, Quiina amazonica, Quiina blackii, Quiina brevensis, Quiina congesta, Quiina cruegeriana, Quiina decaisneana, Quiina duckei, Quiina florida, Quiina glaziovii, Quiina grandifolia, Quiina guianensis, Quiina indigofera, Quiina integrifolia, Quiina jamaicensis, Quiina juruana, Quiina klugii, Quiina lanceolata, Quiina leptoclada, Quiina longifolia, Quiina macrophylla, Quiina magallano-gomesii, Quiina maguirei, Quiina negrensis, Quiina obovata, Quiina oiapocensis, Quiina paraensis, Quiina parvifolia, Quiina pteridophylla, Quiina pubescens, Quiina rhytidopus, Quiina rigidifolia, Quiina sessilis, Quiina tessmannii, Quiina tinifolia, Quiina ulei, Quiina wurdackii, Quiina maracaensis, Quiina zamorensis, Quiina sessilis, Quiina attenuata, Quiina berryi, Quiina cidiana, Quiina gentryi, Quiina piresii,
Species in the Ochnaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868522: Based on the initial data import
August Grisebach (1814-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griseb.' in the authors string.