Quinchamalium fruticulosum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fruticulosum
ID:
734205
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steud. ex Miers
Source:
cmp
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Nomencl. Bot. [Steudel], ed. 2. ii. 429. Cf. Miers, in Journ. Linn. Soc. xvii. (1878) 138.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733538
Common Names
- Quinchamalium fruticulosum
- Shrubby Quinchamalium
- Fruticulosum Quinchamalium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quinchamalium fruticulosum (also called Fruticose quinchamalium, 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 Central and South America, and is found in humid and semi-humid habitats, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Quinchamalium fruticulosum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as it has attractive flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quinchamalium fruticulosum 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
Quinchamalium fruticulosum 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 Quinchamalium fruticulosum
Quinchamalium fruticulosum is native to South America.
Quinchamalium fruticulosum FAQ
What is the common name of Quinchamalium fruticulosum?
Shrubby Quinchamalium
What is the natural habitat of Quinchamalium fruticulosum?
Dry tropical forests
What is the flowering season of Quinchamalium fruticulosum?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Quinchamalium genus
Species in the Schoepfiaceae family
Arjona longifolia, Arjona megapotamica, Arjona patagonica, Arjona pusilla, Arjona schumanniana, Arjona tuberosa, Quinchamalium chilense, Quinchamalium fruticulosum, Quinchamalium peruviauum, Quinchamalium peruvianum, Schoepfia tepuiensis, Schoepfia scopulorum, Schoepfia schreberi, Schoepfia parvifolia, Schoepfia velutina, Schoepfia clarkii, Schoepfia brasiliensis, Schoepfia macrophylla, Schoepfia lucida, Schoepfia multiflora, Schoepfia pringlei, Schoepfia arenaria, Schoepfia obovata, Schoepfia flexuosa, Schoepfia vacciniiflora, Schoepfia fragrans, Schoepfia jasminodora, Schoepfia chinensis, Schoepfia tetramera, Schoepfia californica, Schoepfia shreveana, Schoepfia didyma, Schoepfia haitiensis, Schoepfia harrisii, Schoepfia stenophylla, Schoepfia cubensis, Schoepfia griffithii,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868598: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.