Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
sanguinea
ID:
510810

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cheek & Jongkind

Source:
cmp

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 63: 249 (2008)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000510142



Common Names

  • Quassia sanguinea
  • Sanguine Quassia
  • Sanguinea Quassia


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Synonyms

  • Hannoa ferruginea Engl. [unknown]

Description

Quassia sanguinea (also called 'Blood Quassia', among many other common names) is a shrub with small, white flowers and bright red berries. It is native to South America, where it is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Quassia sanguinea is an ornamental plant that is used in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and produces small, red flowers that attract bees and other pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quassia sanguinea has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quassia sanguinea is a shrub native to South America. It can be propagated by cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -15°C (5°F). It is best grown in containers or raised beds.

Where to Find Quassia sanguinea

Quassia sanguinea can be found in wet forests in the Caribbean and Central America.

Quassia sanguinea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quassia sanguinea?

Quassia sanguinea

What are the common names of Quassia sanguinea?

Blood Quassia

What is the natural habitat of Quassia sanguinea?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, Brucea antidysenterica, Brucea bruceadelpha, Brucea guineensis, Brucea javanica, Brucea macrocarpa, Brucea mollis, Brucea tenuifolia, Brucea tonkinensis, Brucea trichotoma, Castela calcicola, Castela coccinea, Castela depressa, Castela emoryi, Castela erecta, Castela galapageia, Castela jacquiniifolia, Castela leonis, Castela macrophylla, Castela peninsularis, Castela polyandra, Castela retusa, Castela spinosa, Castela stewartii, Castela tortuosa, Castela tweediei, Castela victorinii, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2608425: Based on the initial data import
Martin Cheek (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cheek' in the authors string.
Carel Christiaan Hugo Jongkind (b.1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jongkind' in the authors string.