Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lepidota
ID:
658529

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Miq.) Pulle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Enum. Vasc. Pl. Surinam : 176 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657861



Common Names

  • Lepidota Duguetia
  • Duguetia Lepidota
  • Lepidota Duguetia


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Description

Duguetia lepidota (also called Scaly Duguetia, among many other common names) is a small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a straight trunk and a rounded crown, with leaves that are ovate to elliptic in shape and covered with small scales. It is found in the lowland rainforest of the Amazon basin, and prefers moist, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duguetia lepidota is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duguetia lepidota has small yellow flowers with four petals and a long, thin seed pod. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duguetia lepidota is a tropical plant that is best grown in a warm, humid environment. It prefers well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through stem cuttings or by division of the root system.

Where to Find Duguetia lepidota

Duguetia lepidota is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is found in the understory of the forest, in moist, shady areas.

Duguetia lepidota FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia lepidota?

Duguetia lepidota

What is the natural habitat of Duguetia lepidota?

Duguetia lepidota is native to the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

What are the medicinal uses of Duguetia lepidota?

Duguetia lepidota has been used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Species in the Duguetia genus

Duguetia aberrans, Duguetia amplexifolia, Duguetia antioquensis, Duguetia arenicola, Duguetia argentea, Duguetia aripuanae, Duguetia asterotricha, Duguetia bahiensis, Duguetia barteri, Duguetia cadaverica, Duguetia calycina, Duguetia caniflora, Duguetia cauliflora, Duguetia chrysea, Duguetia chrysocarpa, Duguetia colombiana, Duguetia confinis, Duguetia confusa, Duguetia decurrens, Duguetia dicholepidota, Duguetia dilabens, Duguetia dimorphopetala, Duguetia duckei, Duguetia echinophora, Duguetia elliptica, Duguetia eximia, Duguetia flagellaris, Duguetia furfuracea, Duguetia gardneriana, Duguetia gentryi, Duguetia glabriuscula, Duguetia granvilleana, Duguetia guianensis, Duguetia hadrantha, Duguetia inconspicua, Duguetia lanceolata, Duguetia latifolia, Duguetia lepidota, Duguetia longicuspis, Duguetia lucida, Duguetia macrocalyx, Duguetia macrophylla, Duguetia magnolioidea, Duguetia manausensis, Duguetia marcgraviana, Duguetia megalocarpa, Duguetia megalophylla, Duguetia microphylla, Duguetia moricandiana, Duguetia neglecta,

Species in the Annonaceae family

Afroguatteria bequaertii, Afroguatteria globosa, Afroguatteria discostigma, Alphonsea boniana, Alphonsea curtisii, Alphonsea cylindrica, Alphonsea elliptica, Alphonsea gaudichaudiana, Alphonsea hainanensis, Alphonsea havilandii, Alphonsea hortensis, Alphonsea javanica, Alphonsea johorensis, Alphonsea keithii, Alphonsea kinabaluensis, Alphonsea kingii, Alphonsea lucida, Alphonsea lutea, Alphonsea maingayi, Alphonsea malayana, Alphonsea mollis, Alphonsea monogyna, Alphonsea orthopetala, Alphonsea ovata, Alphonsea papuasica, Alphonsea philastreana, Alphonsea siamensis, Alphonsea sonlaensis, Alphonsea stenogyna, Alphonsea tonquinensis, Alphonsea tsangyanensis, Alphonsea ventricosa, Alphonsea zeylanica, Alphonsea borneensis, Alphonsea rugosa, Alphonsea glandulosa, Alphonsea pallida, Alphonsea annulata, Alphonsea isthmicola, Alphonsea longicarpa, Alphonsea phuwuaensis, Ambavia capuronii, Ambavia gerrardii, Anaxagorea acuminata, Anaxagorea allenii, Anaxagorea angustifolia, Anaxagorea borneensis, Anaxagorea brachycarpa, Anaxagorea brevipedicellata, Anaxagorea brevipes,

References

Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
August Adriaan Pulle (1878-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pulle' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1077481-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.