Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Genus:
Species:
epiphytica
ID:
734246

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mattf.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 70: 469 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733579

Common Names

  • Quintinia epiphytica
  • Epiphytic Quintinia
  • Epiphytica Quintinia

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Description

Quintinia epiphytica (also called Epiphytic 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 epiphytica 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 epiphytica 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 epiphytica 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 epiphytica

Quintinia epiphytica is native to New Zealand.

Quintinia epiphytica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quintinia epiphytica?

Quintinia epiphytica

What type of plant is Quintinia epiphytica?

It is a flowering shrub

Where is Quintinia epiphytica 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