Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhytidopus
ID:
734158

Status:
valid

Authors:
Tul.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 11: 166 (1849)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733491



Common Names

  • Quiina rhytidopus
  • Wrinkled Quiina
  • Rugose Quiina


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Description

Quiina rhytidopus (also called Rhytidopus 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 rhytidopus 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 rhytidopus is a white, five-petaled bloom with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quiina rhytidopus is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Quiina rhytidopus

Quiina rhytidopus is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Quiina rhytidopus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quiina rhytidopus?

Quiina rhytidopus

What is the common name of Quiina rhytidopus?

Wrinkled Quiina

What is the natural habitat of Quiina rhytidopus?

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