Cinchona capuli - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Fl. Ecuador 50: 58 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000860529
Common Names
- Cinchona capuli
- Capuli Cinchona
- Capuli Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona capuli (also called 'Capuli Cinchona', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, oval-shaped leaves. It is native to the Andes region of South America and is found in moist, tropical habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona capuli is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its leaves and flowers are used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. The plant is also known to have anti-malarial properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinchona capuli has small, yellow, bell-shaped flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona capuli is a perennial shrub that is native to South America. It is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings can be taken in spring or fall and rooted in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Cinchona capuli
Cinchona capuli can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
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-40573: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.