Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
658556

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) J.F.Macbr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 172 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657888



Common Names

  • Duguetia peruviana
  • Peruviana Duguetia
  • Peruviana Tree


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Description

Duguetia peruviana (also called Peruvian 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. It is found in the lowland rainforest of the Amazon basin, and prefers moist, humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duguetia peruviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duguetia peruviana has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duguetia peruviana is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Duguetia peruviana

Duguetia peruviana can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Duguetia peruviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia peruviana?

Duguetia peruviana

What is the common name of Duguetia peruviana?

Cocoa Plum

Where is Duguetia peruviana native to?

Peru

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

James Francis Macbride (1892-1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.F.Macbr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85726-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.