Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ducke) Cuatrec.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1961
Citation Micro:
Contr. U.S. Natl. Herb. 35: 78 (1961)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657620
Common Names
- Duckesia verrucosa
- Warty Duckesia
- Duckesia Verrucosa
Synonyms
- Sacoglottis verrucosa Ducke [unknown]
Description
Duckesia verrucosa (also called Warty Duckesia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 6 m tall. It is native to New Caledonia and is found in humid forests. It has simple, alternate leaves, and white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Duckesia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duckesia verrucosa is small and white, with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duckesia verrucosa is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Duckesia verrucosa
Duckesia verrucosa is found in Brazil.
Duckesia verrucosa FAQ
What is the common name of Duckesia verrucosa?
Warty Duckesia
What is the native range of Duckesia verrucosa?
Australia
What are the growth requirements of Duckesia verrucosa?
Full sun and well-drained soil
Species in the Duckesia genus
Species in the Humiriaceae family
Duckesia verrucosa,
Endopleura uchi,
Humiria balsamifera,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiria fruticosa,
Humiria wurdackii,
Humiria crassifolia,
Humiriastrum colombianum,
Humiriastrum cuspidatum,
Humiriastrum diguense,
Humiriastrum liesneri,
Humiriastrum mussunungense,
Humiriastrum obovatum,
Humiriastrum ottohuberi,
Humiriastrum piraparanense,
Humiriastrum excelsum,
Humiriastrum procerum,
Humiriastrum melanocarpum,
Humiriastrum glaziovii,
Humiriastrum mapiriense,
Humiriastrum villosum,
Humiriastrum dentatum,
Humiriastrum subcrenatum,
Humiriastrum spiritu-sancti,
Hylocarpa heterocarpa,
Sacoglottis gabonensis,
Sacoglottis maguirei,
Sacoglottis mattogrossensis,
Sacoglottis guianensis,
Sacoglottis cydonioides,
Sacoglottis amazonica,
Sacoglottis ceratocarpa,
Sacoglottis trichogyna,
Sacoglottis ovicarpa,
Sacoglottis holdridgei,
Schistostemon auyantepuiense,
Schistostemon retusum,
Schistostemon fernandezii,
Schistostemon oblongifolium,
Schistostemon reticulatum,
Schistostemon dichotomum,
Schistostemon macrophyllum,
Schistostemon densiflorum,
Schistostemon sylvaticus,
Schistostemon auyantepuiensis,
Vantanea minor,
Vantanea guianensis,
Vantanea parviflora,
Vantanea macrocarpa,
Vantanea obovata,