Quinine
Cinchona officinalis
Franz Eugen Köhler, Köhler's Medizinal-Pflanzen,H. Zell,Photo by David J. Stang,,,,James Steakley,H. Zell,H. Zell,Photo by David J. Stang,Hermann Adolf Köhler (de.wikipedia.org) (1834 - 1879),
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Rubiaceae
- Genus:
- Cinchona
- Species:
- Cinchona officinalis
- USDA Symbol:
- CIOF
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Andean cloud forests, prefers high humidity
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 21–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds require light for germination and high humidity; best sown fresh as viability decreases rapidly.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI