Status:
valid
Authors:
(Markgr.) Zarucchi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(1): 42. 1988 [1987 publ. 1988]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246421
Common Names
- Mucoa Duckei
- Duckei Orchid
- Mucoa Orchid
Synonyms
- Neocouma duckei Markgr. [unknown]
- Ambelania markgrafiana Monach. [unknown]
Description
Mucoa duckei (also called Mucoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Mucoa duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Mucoa duckei is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Mucoa duckei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Mucoa duckei
Mucoa duckei is native to Brazil.
Mucoa duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Mucoa duckei?
Mucoa duckei
What type of plant is Mucoa duckei?
Herb
Where is Mucoa duckei found?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Mucoa genus
Species in the Apocynaceae family
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Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
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Alafia intermedia,
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Alafia multiflora,
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