Cinchona pyrifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.Andersson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 80: 50 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862601
Common Names
- Cinchona Pyrifolia
- Quinine Bark
- White Cinchona
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona pyrifolia (also called Red Cinchona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Andes Mountains in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. It grows in moist, shady forests at elevations of 2,000 to 3,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona pyrifolia is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of quinine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinchona pyrifolia has white flowers with yellow centers, and its seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. Its seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf that is dark green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona pyrifolia is a shrub native to South America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Cinchona pyrifolia
Cinchona pyrifolia can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Cinchona pyrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Cinchona pyrifolia?
Cinchona pyrifolia
What is the common name of Cinchona pyrifolia?
Pineapple cinchona
What is the native range of Cinchona pyrifolia?
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-40771: Based on the initial data import
Lennart Andersson (1948-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Andersson' in the authors string.