Status:
valid
Authors:
Rizzini
Source:
ksu
Year:
1956
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 18-19: 139 (1956)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000468619
Common Names
- Duckei Psittacanthus
- Psittacanthus duckei
- Duckei Leafhopper
Description
Psittacanthus duckei (also called Ducke's Parrot-beak, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It typically grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and cultivated fields.
Uses & Benefits
Psittacanthus duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a long flowering period and is known to attract butterflies and bees. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Psittacanthus duckei is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Psittacanthus duckei can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Psittacanthus duckei
Psittacanthus duckei is native to Central and South America.
Psittacanthus duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Psittacanthus duckei?
Psittacanthus duckei
What is the common name of Psittacanthus duckei?
Ducke Parrot Flower
Where is Psittacanthus duckei found?
Central and South America
Species in the Psittacanthus genus
Psittacanthus schiedeanus,
Psittacanthus robustus,
Psittacanthus mirandensis,
Psittacanthus mayanus,
Psittacanthus martinicensis,
Psittacanthus rhynchanthus,
Psittacanthus pustulosus,
Psittacanthus pluricotyledonarius,
Psittacanthus pinicola,
Psittacanthus montis-neblinae,
Psittacanthus nudus,
Psittacanthus nodosissimus,
Psittacanthus peronopetalus,
Psittacanthus duckei,
Psittacanthus dilatatus,
Psittacanthus gracilipes,
Psittacanthus irwinii,
Psittacanthus gigas,
Psittacanthus excrenulatus,
Psittacanthus julianus,
Psittacanthus lasserianus,
Psittacanthus lasianthus,
Psittacanthus calyculatus,
Psittacanthus brachynema,
Psittacanthus eucalyptifolius,
Psittacanthus chiriquianus,
Psittacanthus angustifolius,
Psittacanthus biternatus,
Psittacanthus cucullaris,
Psittacanthus costanensis,
Psittacanthus clusiifolius,
Psittacanthus circulatus,
Psittacanthus cinctus,
Psittacanthus acinarius,
Psittacanthus acevedoi,
Psittacanthus acuminatus,
Psittacanthus acutus,
Psittacanthus antioquiensis,
Psittacanthus bergii,
Psittacanthus bolbocephalus,
Psittacanthus bolivarensis,
Psittacanthus brachypodus,
Psittacanthus cajamarcanus,
Psittacanthus carinatus,
Psittacanthus carnosus,
Psittacanthus complanatus,
Psittacanthus crassicostatus,
Psittacanthus crassinervis,
Psittacanthus crassipes,
Psittacanthus cyclophyllus,
Species in the Loranthaceae family
Actinanthella menyharthii,
Actinanthella wyliei,
Aetanthus andreanus,
Aetanthus colombianus,
Aetanthus coriaceus,
Aetanthus dichotomus,
Aetanthus engelsii,
Aetanthus macranthus,
Aetanthus mutisii,
Aetanthus nodosus,
Aetanthus ornatus,
Aetanthus ovalis,
Aetanthus trifolius,
Aetanthus prolongatus,
Aetanthus sessilifolius,
Aetanthus verticillatus,
Aetanthus megaphyllus,
Aetanthus pascoensis,
Aetanthus tachirensis,
Aetanthus validus,
Agelanthus atrocoronatus,
Agelanthus bipartitus,
Agelanthus brunneus,
Agelanthus combreticola,
Agelanthus copaiferae,
Agelanthus crassifolius,
Agelanthus deltae,
Agelanthus dichrous,
Agelanthus discolor,
Agelanthus djurensis,
Agelanthus dodonaeifolius,
Agelanthus elegantulus,
Agelanthus entebbensis,
Agelanthus falcifolius,
Agelanthus flammeus,
Agelanthus fuellebornii,
Agelanthus gilgii,
Agelanthus glaucoviridis,
Agelanthus glomeratus,
Agelanthus gracilis,
Agelanthus guineensis,
Agelanthus henriquesii,
Agelanthus heteromorphus,
Agelanthus igneus,
Agelanthus irangensis,
Agelanthus kayseri,
Agelanthus keilii,
Agelanthus krausei,
Agelanthus kraussianus,
Agelanthus lancifolius,