Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lucumifolia
ID:
862377

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pav. ex Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Fl. Med. : 416 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861712

Common Names

  • Quinine Bark
  • Jesuit's Bark
  • Cinchona Bark

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Description

Cinchona lucumifolia (also called Lucumifolia Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub species native to South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cinchona lucumifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of quinine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cinchona lucumifolia is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, light green, and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cinchona lucumifolia is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate poor soils. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.

Where to Find Cinchona lucumifolia

Cinchona lucumifolia is native to the Andes Mountains of South America, and can be found in moist, shaded areas.

Cinchona lucumifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cinchona lucumifolia?

Cinchona lucumifolia

What is the common name of Cinchona lucumifolia?

Quinine tree

What is the natural habitat of Cinchona lucumifolia?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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-40685: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.