Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
montana
ID:
947443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 7: 409 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946781

Common Names

  • Duidania montana
  • Montana Duidania
  • Montana Duidania Tree

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Description

Duidania montana (also called Mountain Duidania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has a dense, rounded crown and its leaves are dark green, glossy, and oblong-lanceolate. It is found in dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Duidania montana is used as a medicinal plant for treating fever, rheumatism, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Duidania montana is small and yellow, with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duidania montana is an evergreen shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can reach a height of up to 10 feet. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and kept moist until germination, which can take up to three weeks. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in summer and kept in a warm, humid environment until rooted.

Where to Find Duidania montana

Duidania montana can be found in Mexico and Central America.

Species in the Duidania genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References