Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Trop. Woods 58: 25 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733478
Common Names
- Quiina negrensis
- Quiina de la selva
- Quiina de la Amazonía
Description
Quiina negrensis (also called Negrense 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 negrensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Quiina negrensis 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 negrensis 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 negrensis
Quiina negrensis is native to the Amazon region of Brazil.
Quiina negrensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina negrensis?
Quiina negrensis
What is the common name of Quiina negrensis?
Negrense Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina negrensis?
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