Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
658288

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

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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.

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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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2778874: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Adolpho Ducke (1876-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ducke' in the authors string.