Status:
valid
Authors:
Pires
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 38: 32 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733482
Common Names
- Quiina oiapocensis
- Quiina de la selva
- Quiina de la Amazonía
Description
Quiina oiapocensis (also called Oiapoque 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 oiapocensis is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quiina oiapocensis is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white, waxy coating.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quiina oiapocensis 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 oiapocensis
Quiina oiapocensis is native to the Amazon region of Brazil.
Quiina oiapocensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina oiapocensis?
Quiina oiapocensis
What is the common name of Quiina oiapocensis?
Oiapoque Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina oiapocensis?
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