Status:
valid
Authors:
(Pierre ex Laness.) Noot.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Blumea 11: 518 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733375
Common Names
- Quassia harmandiana
- Harmandiana Quassia
- Harmandiana
Synonyms
- Locandi harmandii Pierre [unknown]
- Samadera harmandii Engl. [unknown]
- Samandura harmandiana Pierre ex Laness. [unknown]
- Samadera harmandiana Pierre ex Laness. [unknown]
Description
Quassia harmandiana (also called Harmand's Quassia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Quassia harmandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of timber and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Quassia harmandiana 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
Quassia harmandiana is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 m tall. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings taken in summer.
Where to Find Quassia harmandiana
Quassia harmandiana is native to the tropical regions of Africa.
Quassia harmandiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quassia harmandiana?
Quassia harmandiana
What is the common name of Quassia harmandiana?
Harmand's Quassia
What is the natural habitat of Quassia harmandiana?
It is native to tropical Africa
Species in the Quassia genus
Quassia sanguinea,
Quassia africana,
Quassia amara,
Quassia baileyana,
Quassia bidwillii,
Quassia borneensis,
Quassia cedron,
Quassia crustacea,
Quassia harmandiana,
Quassia indica,
Quassia maiana,
Quassia pohliana,
Quassia schweinfurthii,
Quassia undulata,
Quassia versicolor,
Quassia arnhemensis,
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Brucea antidysenterica,
Brucea bruceadelpha,
Brucea guineensis,
Brucea javanica,
Brucea macrocarpa,
Brucea mollis,
Brucea tenuifolia,
Brucea tonkinensis,
Brucea trichotoma,
Castela calcicola,
Castela coccinea,
Castela depressa,
Castela emoryi,
Castela erecta,
Castela galapageia,
Castela jacquiniifolia,
Castela leonis,
Castela macrophylla,
Castela peninsularis,
Castela polyandra,
Castela retusa,
Castela spinosa,
Castela stewartii,
Castela tortuosa,
Castela tweediei,
Castela victorinii,
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Eurycoma longifolia,
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Homalolepis suaveolens,
Homalolepis subcymosa,
Homalolepis suffruticosa,
Homalolepis tocantina,
Homalolepis warmingiana,
Homalolepis arenaria,
Homalolepis cavalcantei,
Homalolepis cuneata,
Homalolepis docensis,
Homalolepis floribunda,
Homalolepis insignis,
Homalolepis intermedia,