Quillaja saponaria plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’

Abstract

A new and distinct cultivar of Quillaja saponaria Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’. The new variety reliably provides plants producing triterpenic saponins whose fractional content of R-series saponins is lower than 50% on total saponin basis. Plants were obtained by clonal micro-propagation of individuals selected from a population of Quillaja trees grown in an ultra-high-density plantation (app. >20,000 trees/hectare). Clone plants have high vigor after 1-year of growth, producing a large number of lateral branches at the upper third of the stem. Leaves are elliptical in shape, uniform in size and the leaf blade is undulated; the margin of leaves is occasionally dentate, and the leaf apex is retuse. The resistance or susceptibility to diseases have not yet been assessed in this new variety.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A new and distinct variety of  Quillaja saponaria  Molina plant named ‘DK-QSCB1326’ as described and illustrated herein.