Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
dukei
ID:
588863

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cuatrec. & Croat) W.R.Anderson

Source:
cmp

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Novon 16: 188 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000588195

Common Names

  • Carolus dukei
  • Duke's Carolus
  • Carolus Dukei

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Synonyms

  • Mascagnia dukei Cuatrec. & Croat [unknown]

Description

Carolus dukei (also called 'Duke's carolus', 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 grows in moist, shady forests and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Carolus dukei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak or for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Carolus dukei has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carlowrightia neesiana is a low-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub with white flowers. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or early summer and planted in individual containers with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Carolus dukei

Carolus dukei is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in Costa Rica, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Carolus dukei FAQ

What is Carolus dukei?

Carolus dukei is a species of shrub in the family Apocynaceae.

Where is Carolus dukei found?

Carolus dukei is native to the Mediterranean region.

What is the growth habit of Carolus dukei?

Carolus dukei is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height.

Species in the Malpighiaceae family

Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2701175: Based on the initial data import
José Cuatrecasas (1903-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cuatrec.' in the authors string.
Thomas Bernard Croat (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croat' in the authors string.
William Russell Anderson (1942-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Anderson' in the authors string.