Quintinia minor - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Paracryphiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minor
ID:
734254
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baill.) Schltr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1914
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 52: 125 (1914)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000733587
Common Names
- Quintinia minor
- Minor Quintinia
- Small Quintinia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Dedea minor Baill. [unknown]
Description
Quintinia minor (also called Small 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 minor 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
Quintinia minor has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Quintinia minor 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 minor
Quintinia minor is native to Australia.
Quintinia minor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quintinia minor?
Quintinia minor
What type of plant is Quintinia minor?
Quintinia minor is a species of flowering plant in the family Cupressaceae.
Where is Quintinia minor found?
Quintinia minor is found in New Zealand.
Species in the Quintinia genus
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,
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-2868652: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.