Duroia velutina - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hook.f. ex K.Schum.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. (Martius) 6(6): 366. 1889 [15 Jun 1889]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946967
Common Names
- Duroia Velutina
- Velvet Duroia
- Velvet Duroia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duroia velutina (also called Velvet 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 velutina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duroia velutina is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Duroia velutina
Duroia velutina is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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-65351: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.