Cinchona micrantha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz & Pav.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1799
Citation Micro:
Fl. Peruv. 2: 52 (1799)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000861860
Common Names
- Cinchona
- Quinine Bark
- Small-Flowered Bark
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Cinchona micrantha (also called Small-fruited Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona micrantha is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of quinine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinchona micrantha has small, white flowers with a single row of petals, each about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown and oval, and the seedlings are slender and have narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona micrantha is a shrub that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Andean regions of South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept at a temperature of 18-24°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-24°C and in a bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Cinchona micrantha
Cinchona micrantha is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is also found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
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-40699: Based on the initial data import
Hipólito Ruiz López (1754-1816): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.