Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
surinamensis
ID:
658588

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 50 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657920



Common Names

  • Surinam Duguetia
  • Surinam False Tamarind
  • Surinam Duguetia


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Description

Duguetia tenuis (also called Tenuis Duguetia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading crown. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Duguetia surinamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duguetia surinamensis has small, white flowers with yellow stamens and a single, yellow-green seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duguetia surinamensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Duguetia surinamensis

Duguetia surinamensis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Duguetia surinamensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia surinamensis?

Duguetia surinamensis

What is the family of Duguetia surinamensis?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Duguetia surinamensis?

Surinamensis

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

Robert Elias Fries (1876-1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.E.Fr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85740-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.