Duroia martiniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Miers) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 31: 270, cum descr. emend. 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946938
Common Names
- Duroia martiniana
- Martiniana Duroia
- Martiniana Duroia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duroia martiniana (also called Genipa martiniana, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 10 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Duroia martiniana is used as a traditional medicine in South America to treat fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Duroia martiniana are white and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duroia martiniana is a tropical shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in the spring and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Duroia martiniana
Duroia martiniana can be found in Colombia.
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-65325: Based on the initial data import
Cornelis Eliza Bertus Bremekamp (1888-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bremek.' in the authors string.
John Miers (1789-1879): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miers' in the authors string.