Cinchona barbacoensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Karst.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Fl. Columb. 1: 47 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860304
Common Names
- Cinchona barbacoensis
- Barbados Quinine Tree
- Barbados Bark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona barbacoensis (also called Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and grows in open, sunny areas. It is commonly found in meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona barbacoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinchona barbacoensis is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona barbacoensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Cinchona barbacoensis
Cinchona barbacoensis can be found in South America.
Cinchona barbacoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona barbacoensis?
Cinchona barbacoensis
What are the common names for Cinchona barbacoensis?
Barbacoa cinchona, Barbacoa bark
What is the habitat of Cinchona barbacoensis?
It is found in tropical 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-40552: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.