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
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.
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 Carolus genus
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,