Status:
valid
Authors:
Ule
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Verh. Bot. Vereins Prov. Brandenburg 48: 184 (1906 publ. 1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733465
Common Names
- Quiina juruana
- Quiina de la selva
- Quiina de la Amazonía
Description
Quiina juruana (also called Juruana Quiina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Quiinaceae family. It is native to Brazil and grows in open woodlands and grassy areas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces yellow, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina juruana 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 juruana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quiina juruana 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 juruana
Quiina juruana is native to Brazil.
Quiina juruana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina juruana?
Quiina juruana
What is the common name of Quiina juruana?
Juruana Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina juruana?
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