Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wurdackii
ID:
734169

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pires

Source:
cmp

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 38: 30 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733502



Common Names

  • Quiina wurdackii
  • Wurdack's Quiina
  • Wurdack Quiina


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Description

Quiina wurdackii (also called Wurdack'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 wurdackii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quiina wurdackii 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 wurdackii is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, the plant should be grown in full sun and watered regularly.

Where to Find Quiina wurdackii

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

Quiina wurdackii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quiina wurdackii?

Quiina wurdackii

What is the common name of Quiina wurdackii?

Wurdack's Quiina

What is the natural habitat of Quiina wurdackii?

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