Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
zamorensis
ID:
1044447

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.V.Schneid. & Zizka

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Candollea 67: 265 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043785



Common Names

  • Quiina zamorensis
  • Zamoran Quiina
  • Zamoran Quiina Tree


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Description

Quiina zamorensis (also called Zamor Quiina, among many other common names) is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quiina zamorensis is used as a fuelwood and for timber. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating fever, malaria, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quiina zamorensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quiina zamorensis is a shrub that is native to South America. It grows to a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by cuttings or seed. The seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and should be kept moist until germination.

Where to Find Quiina zamorensis

Quiina zamorensis can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil.

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

Julio Valentin Schneider (b.1967): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.V.Schneid.' in the authors string.
Georg Zizka (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zizka' in the authors string.