Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Genus:
Species:
harmandiana
ID:
734042

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

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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.

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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 Simaroubaceae family

Ailanthus vietnamensis, Ailanthus altissima, Ailanthus excelsus, Ailanthus fordii, Ailanthus integrifolia, Ailanthus triphysa, Amaroria soulameoides, 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, Eurycoma apiculata, Eurycoma harmandiana, Eurycoma longifolia, Gymnostemon zaizou, Homalolepis salubris, Homalolepis suaveolens, Homalolepis subcymosa, Homalolepis suffruticosa, Homalolepis tocantina, Homalolepis warmingiana, Homalolepis arenaria, Homalolepis cavalcantei, Homalolepis cuneata, Homalolepis docensis, Homalolepis floribunda, Homalolepis insignis, Homalolepis intermedia,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868434: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Louis Pierre (1833-1905): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pierre' in the authors string.
Hans Peter Nooteboom (b.1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noot.' in the authors string.
Jean Marie Antoine de Lanessan (1843-1919): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Laness.' in the authors string.