Status:
valid
Authors:
Mildbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 298 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733499
Common Names
- Quiina tessmannii
- Tessmann's Quiina
- Tessmann Quiina
Description
Quiina tessmannii (also called Tessmann's Quiina, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Quiinaceae family. It is native to Brazil and grows in open woodlands and grassy areas. It has a shrub-like growth habit and produces yellow, star-shaped flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Quiina tessmannii is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruits, and to treat fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quiina tessmannii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quiina tessmannii is a perennial shrub native to tropical South America. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the stem tips and placed in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.
Where to Find Quiina tessmannii
Quiina tessmannii is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America.
Quiina tessmannii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quiina tessmannii?
Quiina tessmannii
What is the common name of Quiina tessmannii?
Tessmann's Quiina
What is the natural habitat of Quiina tessmannii?
Tropical rainforests and moist lowland forests
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