Quillaja — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Quillaja recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Quillaja brasiliensis
Quillaja brasiliensis
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in full sun and in part shade. Prefers a moist but well-drained soil and a position in part shade. Widely tolerant of moisture and soil conditions, it succeeds in poor soils.
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Medicinal
Quillaja saponaria
Quillaja saponaria
Family: Rosaceae
Cultivation
Quillaja saponaria is a moderately cold-tolerant plant, being known to withstand temperatures falling to about -12°c in its natural range in South America, where the heat of the summer ensures the wood ripens fully. They can succeed outdoors in the milder areas of this country, often as small shrubs but making a tree in the very mildest areas. Requires a well-drained fertile soil in a sunny position.
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