Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
1141326

Status:
valid

Authors:
Huber

Source:
tro

Year:

Citation Micro:

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001140664

Common Names

  • Theobroma Duckei
  • Duckei Theobroma
  • Theobroma

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Uses & Benefits

Theobroma duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its timber, which is used for making furniture and other items.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Theobroma duckei has flowers that are white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Theobroma duckei is a perennial shrub that can reach up to 1 foot in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun and in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Theobroma duckei

Theobroma duckei can be found in tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-30400580: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.