Cinchona anderssonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
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valid
Authors:
Maldonado
Source:
ipni
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 297(2): 204 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348158
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona anderssonii (also called Andersson's Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 5 meters in height. It is native to South America, and is commonly found in tropical rainforests and evergreen forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona anderssonii is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant and its leaves can be used as a natural dye.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinchona anderssonii has small, white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona anderssonii is a perennial shrub native to Australia. It is best propagated through seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. Water regularly to keep the soil moist. Once the seedlings are established, reduce watering to once a week.
Where to Find Cinchona anderssonii
Cinchona anderssonii can be found in Peru.
Cinchona anderssonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona anderssonii?
Cinchona anderssonii
What is the common name of Cinchona anderssonii?
Cinchona
What type of plant is Cinchona anderssonii?
Evergreen shrub
Species in the Cinchona genus
Cinchona antioquiae, Cinchona asperifolia, Cinchona barbacoensis, Cinchona boliviana, Cinchona calisaya, Cinchona capuli, Cinchona fruticosa, Cinchona glandulifera, Cinchona hirsuta, Cinchona krauseana, Cinchona lancifolia, Cinchona lucumifolia, Cinchona macrocalyx, Cinchona micrantha, Cinchona mutisii, Cinchona nitida, Cinchona parabolica, Cinchona pitayensis, Cinchona pubescens, Cinchona pyrifolia, Cinchona rugosa, Cinchona scrobiculata, Cinchona villosa, Cinchona villosa, Cinchona officinalis, Cinchona anderssonii,
Species in the Rubiaceae family
Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,
References
Carla Maldonado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maldonado' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77160891-1: Based on the initial data import