Cinchona krauseana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 80: 46 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861534
Common Names
- Cinchona
- Quinine Bark
- Peruvian Bark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona krauseana (also called Krause's Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree species native to the Andes Mountains of South America. It grows in moist montane forests, at elevations of 1000-3000 m.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona krauseana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Cinchona krauseana is a small, white flower with four petals. The seed is a small, brown, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, short, slender stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona krauseana is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a variety of soil types. It is best to sow the seed in late fall or early spring. Cuttings can be taken in early spring or fall.
Where to Find Cinchona krauseana
Cinchona krauseana can be found in Peru.
Cinchona krauseana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona krauseana?
Cinchona krauseana
What is the common name of Cinchona krauseana?
Krause's cinchona
What is the natural habitat of Cinchona krauseana?
Cinchona krauseana 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-40668: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.