Status:
valid
Authors:
Pires
Source:
cmp
Year:
1960
Citation Micro:
Bol. Técn. Inst. Agron. N. 38: 29 (1960)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733446
Common Names
- Quiina brevensis
- Brevensis Quiina
- Brevens Quiina
Description
Quiina brevensis (also called Breven's Quiina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Quiinaceae. It is native to South America and grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina brevensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Quiina brevensis are small, white to yellowish in color, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quiina brevensis 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 Quiina brevensis
Quiina brevensis can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Quiina brevensis FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Quiina brevensis?
Quiina brevensis prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.
What type of soil does Quiina brevensis prefer?
Quiina brevensis prefers well-draining, slightly acidic soil.
How much light does Quiina brevensis need?
Quiina brevensis needs bright, indirect light.
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