Duroia duckei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Huber
Source:
wcs
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Genève , sér. 2, 6: 205 (1914 publ. 1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946920
Common Names
- Duroia duckei
- Ducke's Duroia
- Duckei Durian
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duroia duckei (also called Ducke's Duroia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to South America. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 m tall, with opposite leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in wet forests and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Duroia duckei is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duroia duckei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duroia duckei is a fast-growing shrub that can reach heights of up to 6 feet. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through cuttings, which should be taken in late spring or early summer. Cuttings should be about 4 to 6 inches long and should be placed in a rooting medium such as perlite, vermiculite, or sand. Keep the cuttings moist and in bright, indirect light until they have rooted.
Where to Find Duroia duckei
Duroia duckei can be found in Brazil.
Species in the Duroia genus
Duroia valesca, Duroia amapana, Duroia aquatica, Duroia bolivarensis, Duroia costaricensis, Duroia duckei, Duroia eriopila, Duroia fusifera, Duroia genipoides, Duroia gransabanensis, Duroia hirsuta, Duroia hirsutissima, Duroia kotchubioides, Duroia laevis, Duroia longiflora, Duroia longifolia, Duroia macrophylla, Duroia maguirei, Duroia martiniana, Duroia melinonii, Duroia merumensis, Duroia micrantha, Duroia nitida, Duroia palustris, Duroia paraensis, Duroia paruensis, Duroia petiolaris, Duroia plicata, Duroia prancei, Duroia retrorsipila, Duroia saccifera, Duroia sancti-ciprianii, Duroia soejartoi, Duroia strigosa, Duroia trichocarpa, Duroia triflora, Duroia velutina, Duroia velutina,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65306: Based on the initial data import
Jacques Huber (1867-1914): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Huber' in the authors string.