Cinchona pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Endl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1843
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 1: 459. 1843 (1843)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862478
Common Names
- Cinchona pubescens
- Pubescent Cinchona
- Red Cinchona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona pubescens (also called White Quinine Tree, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South America. It is found in moist, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona pubescens is used for its medicinal properties, as a source of quinine, and as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Cinchona pubescens are small and inconspicuous, with a single spikelet per stem. The seeds are small and brown, and the seedlings are slender and grass-like.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona pubescens is a perennial shrub that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, loamy, and clay soils. Propagation is best done by cuttings or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the spring and lightly covered with soil. The seedlings should be thinned to the desired spacing when they are large enough to handle.
Where to Find Cinchona pubescens
Cinchona pubescens can be found in wet meadows and marshes in South America.
Cinchona pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona pubescens?
Cinchona pubescens
What is the common name of Cinchona pubescens?
White quinine
What is the natural habitat of Cinchona pubescens?
Tropical and subtropical 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-40759: Based on the initial data import
Stephan Endlicher (1804-1849): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Endl.' in the authors string.