Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pohliana
ID:
658558

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 24 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657890



Common Names

  • Duguetia pohliana
  • Pohliana Duguetia
  • Pohliana Tree


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Description

Duguetia pohliana (also called Fiddlewood, among many other common names) is a medium-sized tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows to a height of 10-15 meters and has a trunk diameter of up to 30 cm. Its leaves are alternate, oblong-elliptic, and measure up to 10 cm long. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in secondary forests and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Duguetia pohliana 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 pohliana 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 pohliana 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 pohliana

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

Duguetia pohliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia pohliana?

Duguetia pohliana

What is the common name of Duguetia pohliana?

Cocoa Plum

Where is Duguetia pohliana native to?

Brazil

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,