Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Genus:
Species:
verdonii
ID:
734268

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.Muell.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1861

Citation Micro:
Fragm. 2: 125 (1861)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733601

Common Names

  • Quintinia verdonii
  • Quintinia de la selva
  • Quintinia de la Amazonía

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Description

Quintinia verdonii (also called Verdon's Quintinia, among many other common names) is a species of shrub in the family Proteaceae. It is native to Australia, where it is found in the states of New South Wales and Victoria. It typically grows in rocky areas and in open woodland.

Uses & Benefits

Quintinia verdonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and for soil erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Quintinia verdonii has small, white flowers with five petals and five sepals. The flowers are borne in clusters of up to 30. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quintinia verdonii is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach up to 8m in height. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in moist forests and along stream banks. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and placed in a moist, well-drained medium. It prefers a sunny position and is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Quintinia verdonii

Quintinia verdonii is native to Australia.

Quintinia verdonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quintinia verdonii?

Quintinia verdonii

What is the natural habitat of Quintinia verdonii?

Quintinia verdonii is native to New Zealand.

What is the flowering period of Quintinia verdonii?

Quintinia verdonii typically flowers in the spring and summer months.

Species in the Paracryphiaceae family

Paracryphia alticola, Quintinia acutifolia, Quintinia altigena, Quintinia apoensis, Quintinia brassii, Quintinia elliptica, Quintinia epiphytica, Quintinia fawkneri, Quintinia kuborensis, Quintinia lanceolata, Quintinia ledermannii, Quintinia macgregorii, Quintinia major, Quintinia media, Quintinia minor, Quintinia montiswilhelmii, Quintinia neoebudica, Quintinia nutantifora, Quintinia oreophila, Quintinia pachyphylla, Quintinia parviflora, Quintinia quatrefagesii, Quintinia resinosa, Quintinia rigida, Quintinia schlechterana, Quintinia serrata, Quintinia sieberi, Quintinia verdonii, Sphenostemon arfakensis, Sphenostemon balansae, Sphenostemon comptonii, Sphenostemon lobosporus, Sphenostemon papuanus, Sphenostemon oppositifolius, Sphenostemon pauciflorus, Sphenostemon thibaudii, Sphenostemon tireliae, Sphenostemon pachycladus,

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