Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
duckei
ID:
309752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 338 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309084

Common Names

  • Secondatia duckei
  • Ducke's Secondatia
  • Ducke's-Secondatia

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Synonyms

  • Secondatia adolphii Azumbuja [unknown]

Description

Secondatia duckei (also called Ducke's Secondatia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Secondatia duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a hedge plant due to its dense foliage and attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Secondatia duckei has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Secondatia duckei is a small tree or shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).

Where to Find Secondatia duckei

Secondatia duckei can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Secondatia duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Secondatia duckei?

Secondatia duckei

What is the common name of Secondatia duckei?

Duckei

What is the natural habitat of Secondatia duckei?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References