Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Genus:
Species:
apoensis
ID:
734243

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Elmer) Schltr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 125 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733576

Common Names

  • Quintinia apoensis
  • Apoensis Quintinia
  • Apo Island Quintinia

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Synonyms

  • Curraniodendron apoense (Elmer) Merr. [unknown]
  • Curraniodendron dedeaeoides Merr. [unknown]
  • Dedea apoense Elmer [unknown]
  • Dedea cinerea Elmer [unknown]

Description

Quintinia apoensis (also called Apo quintinia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with an erect stem, reaching up to 3 m in height. It is native to New Zealand, and is found in moist and semi-humid habitats, from sea level to 1,500 m in elevation.

Uses & Benefits

Quintinia apoensis 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

The flower of Quintinia apoensis is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed with a hard outer coating. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a white, waxy coating.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quintinia apoensis is a hardy evergreen perennial that is native to China. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated from seed.

Where to Find Quintinia apoensis

Quintinia apoensis is native to New Zealand.

Quintinia apoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quintinia apoensis?

Quintinia apoensis

What type of plant is Quintinia apoensis?

It is a flowering shrub

Where is Quintinia apoensis native to?

It is native to New Zealand

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2868641: Based on the initial data import
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.