Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
trichocarpa
ID:
947625

Status:
valid

Authors:
Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Columb. Mus., Bot. Ser. 8: 353 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946963

Common Names

  • Duroia Trichocarpa
  • Hairy-Fruited Duroia
  • Hairy-Fruited Duroia Tree

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Description

Duroia trichocarpa (also called Hairy-fruited Duroia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duroia trichocarpa 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

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Duroia trichocarpa: Propagate by seed or cuttings. Plant the seeds in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist but not wet. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches. Plant the cuttings in a well-drained soil mix and keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Duroia trichocarpa

Duroia trichocarpa is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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,

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