Quiina tinifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Planch. & Triana
Source:
cmp
Year:
1861
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 4, 15: 311 (1861)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733500
Common Names
- Quiina tinifolia
- Tiny-leaved Quiina
- Tinifolia Quiina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quiina tinifolia (also called Tinleaf Quiina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Quiinaceae. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina tinifolia 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 tinifolia 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quiina tinifolia 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 tinifolia
Quiina tinifolia is found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Quiina tinifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina tinifolia?
Quiina tinifolia
What is the common name of Quiina tinifolia?
Tiny-leaved Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina tinifolia?
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-2868555: Based on the initial data import
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.
Jules Émile Planchon (1823-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Planch.' in the authors string.