Cinchona rugosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Pav. ex DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 4: 353 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000862755
Common Names
- Rugosa Cinchona
- Rugose Cinchona
- Rugose Fever Bark
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cinchona rugosa (also called Red Cinchona, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to the Andes Mountains. It has oblong leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in montane forests and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Cinchona rugosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a source of food for livestock and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cinchona rugosa has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and glossy and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cinchona rugosa is a shrub species native to the Andes. It is an evergreen shrub that grows in clumps and is tolerant of a wide range of soils and climates. It prefers full sun and moist soil, but can tolerate some shade and drought. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or autumn and the plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.
Where to Find Cinchona rugosa
Cinchona rugosa can be found in the Andes Mountains of 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-40785: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.
José Antonio Pavón (1754-1840): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pav.' in the authors string.