Quinchamalium peruviauum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Santalales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviauum
ID:
734221
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.St.-Hil.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1805
Citation Micro:
Expos. Fam. Nat. 1: 175 1805
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733554
Common Names
- Quinchamalium peruviauum
- Peruvian Quinchamalium
- Peruviauum Quinchamalium
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quinchamalium peruviauum (also called Peruvian 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 Peru, and is found in humid and semi-humid habitats, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.
Uses & Benefits
Quinchamalium peruviauum 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 peruviauum 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 peruviauum is a hardy evergreen perennial that is native to Peru. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.
Where to Find Quinchamalium peruviauum
Quinchamalium peruviauum is native to Peru.
Quinchamalium peruviauum FAQ
What is the common name of Quinchamalium peruviauum?
Peruvian Quinchamalium
What is the natural habitat of Quinchamalium peruviauum?
Dry tropical forests
What is the flowering season of Quinchamalium peruviauum?
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-2868611: Based on the initial data import
Jean Henri Jaume Saint-Hilaire (1772-1845): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.St.-Hil.' in the authors string.