Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bruyns) Plowes
Source:
tro
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Excelsa 16: 93 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001251169
Common Names
- Quaqua
- Pulchra Quaqua
- Pulchra Quaqua
Description
Quaqua pulchra (also called Beautiful Quaqua, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, often near streams.
Uses & Benefits
Quaqua pulchra is a popular ornamental plant used in gardens and aquariums. It is known for its unique foliage and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Quaqua pulchra are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quaqua pulchra can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plants should be kept in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Quaqua pulchra
Quaqua pulchra can be found in the Amazon region of Brazil.
Quaqua pulchra FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quaqua pulchra?
Quaqua pulchra
What is the common name of Quaqua pulchra?
Beautiful quaqua
What is the natural habitat of Quaqua pulchra?
Quaqua pulchra is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America
Species in the Quaqua genus
Quaqua pallens,
Quaqua albersii,
Quaqua acutiloba,
Quaqua armata,
Quaqua framesii,
Quaqua incarnata,
Quaqua inversa,
Quaqua linearis,
Quaqua mammillaris,
Quaqua multiflora,
Quaqua parviflora,
Quaqua pillansii,
Quaqua pruinosa,
Quaqua ramosa,
Quaqua arida,
Quaqua aurea,
Quaqua bayeriana,
Quaqua pulchra,
Quaqua arenicola,
Quaqua cincta,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,