Status:
valid
Authors:
Pulle
Source:
cmp
Year:
1912
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 9: 154 (1912)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733501
Common Names
- Quiina ulei
- Ule's Quiina
- Ule Quiina
Description
Quiina ulei (also called Ule's quiina, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree with a rounded crown, reaching up to 10 m in height. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, and is found in humid and semi-humid habitats, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina ulei 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 ulei 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quiina ulei 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 ulei
Quiina ulei is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Quiina ulei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina ulei?
Quiina ulei
What is the common name of Quiina ulei?
Ule's Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina ulei?
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