Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
undulata
ID:
734071

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Guill. & Perr.) D.Dietr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. 2: 1416 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733404



Common Names

  • Quassia undulata
  • Undulata Quassia
  • Undulata


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Synonyms

  • Zwingera undulata (Guill. & Perr.) Steud. [unknown]
  • Simaba undulata Guill. & Perr. [unknown]
  • Hannoa chlorantha Engl. & Gilg [unknown]
  • Hannoa undulata (Guill. & Perr.) Planch. [unknown]
  • Odyendea zimmermannii Engl. [unknown]

Description

Quassia undulata (also called Wavy Quassia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to India. It has a dense, rounded crown and grows up to 10 meters tall. Its bark is smooth and gray, and its leaves are alternate, oblong-lanceolate, and bright green. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Quassia undulata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Quassia undulata are white, with four petals. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and spindly, with small, round leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quassia undulata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to tropical Africa, and is hardy to USDA zones 10-11. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer and cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Quassia undulata

Quassia undulata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America.

Quassia undulata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quassia undulata?

Quassia undulata

What is the common name of Quassia undulata?

Undulate Quassia

What is the natural habitat of Quassia undulata?

It is native to the Caribbean and Central America

Species in the Simaroubaceae family

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868460: Based on the initial data import
David Nathaniel Friedrich Dietrich (1799-1888): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Dietr.' in the authors string.
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.