Cinchona micrantha

Cinchona micrantha

Native to:
Peru

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Rubiaceae
Genus:
Cinchona
Species:
Cinchona micrantha

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Tree
Height:
1500 cm
Drought Tolerance:
Medium
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep
Bloom Colors:
white, pink

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, butterflies
Fragrant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–30 days
Notes:
Seeds require light for germination and lose viability quickly. Fresh seed germinates best at warm temperatures around 20-25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI