Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Cinchona

Species:

Cinchona calisaya

USDA Symbol:

CICA17

Growth Characteristics

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Colors:

pink, white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in montane forest regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination and should be surface-sown. Fresh seed has higher viability.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI