Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
duckei
ID:
1520922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Delprete

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 382(1): 130. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000007602

Common Names

  • Sipaneopsis duckei
  • Duckei Sipaneopsis
  • Duckei Tree

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Description

Sipaneopsis duckei (also called Ducke's Sipaneopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall and is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Sipaneopsis duckei is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Sipaneopsis duckei are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are tiny, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, green and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sipaneopsis duckei is a shrub native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in areas with low rainfall.

Where to Find Sipaneopsis duckei

Sipaneopsis duckei is found in the Amazonian rainforest in Brazil.

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,