Quiina berryi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
J.V.Schneid. & Zizka
Source:
tro
Year:
2003
Citation Micro:
Candollea 58(2): 464 (2003).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001271190
Common Names
- Quiina Berryi
- Berry's Quiina
- Berry's Slender Quiina
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Quiina berryi (also called Berry's Quiina, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It grows in humid forests and can reach up to 5 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina berryi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a number of benefits, including providing shade, providing food and shelter for wildlife, and helping to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quiina berryi is small, white in color, and has five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, flattened, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
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Quiina berryi is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a well-draining potting mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Quiina berryi
Quiina berryi can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.
Quiina berryi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina berryi?
Quiina berryi
What is the common name of Quiina berryi?
Berry's Quiina
What type of plant is Quiina berryi?
Tree
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50248420: Based on the initial data import
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.