Cinchona asperifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Wedd.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot. , sér. 3, 10: 7 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860271
Common Names
- Cinchona asperifolia
- Rough-leaved Cinchona
- Rough-leaved Quinine
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona asperifolia (also called Rough-Leaved Cinchona, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a height of up to 15 m. It is native to the Andes Mountains and grows in moist, shady places.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinchona asperifolia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, grass-like plant.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona asperifolia can be propagated by seed or by division of clumps. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and the seedlings transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle. Division is best carried out in spring or autumn. Larger divisions can be planted out direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller divisions and grow them on in a cold frame until they are established.
Where to Find Cinchona asperifolia
Cinchona asperifolia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Cinchona asperifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona asperifolia?
Cinchona asperifolia
What is the common name of Cinchona asperifolia?
Rough-leaved Cinchona
What is the natural habitat of Cinchona asperifolia?
Tropical and subtropical montane forests
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-40549: Based on the initial data import
Hugh Algernon Weddell (1819-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wedd.' in the authors string.