Cinchona — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Cinchona recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Cinchona calisaya
Cinchona calisaya
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from 400 - 3,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 24°c, but can tolerate 7 - 28°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 5°c or lower.
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Cinchona micrantha
Cinchona micrantha
Family: Zygophyllaceae
Cultivation
Prefers high humidity and a temperature that does not fall below about 15°c. Requires a well-drained, moist soil and a position in full sun or partial shade.
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Cinchona officinalis
Cinchona officinalis
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from 1,500 - 3,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 14 - 23°c, but can tolerate 7 - 27°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 7°c or lower.
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Cinchona pubescens
Cinchona pubescens
Family: Rubiaceae
Cultivation
A plant of moderate elevations in the moist tropics, where it is found at elevations from 800 - 3,500 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 17 - 25°c, but can tolerate 9 - 28°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 5°c or lower.
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