Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
410444

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.E.Fr.) R.E.Fr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Ark. Bot. 33A(9): 14 (1947)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000409776



Common Names

  • Ducke's Trigynaea
  • Trigynaea Duckei
  • Ducke's Three-Stem


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Description

Trigynaea duckei (also called Ducke's Trigynaea, among many other common names) is an annual herb that is native to South America. It grows in wet, grassy areas and is characterized by its small, white flowers and its long, narrow leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Trigynaea duckei is used as a traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other illnesses. It is also used in the production of cosmetics and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Trigynaea duckei is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, slender, and have a single, thin, green leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trigynaea duckei is a perennial plant that is easy to grow in moist, well-drained soil. It prefers full sun to partial shade and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Trigynaea duckei

Trigynaea duckei is native to Brazil and can be found in wetland areas.

Trigynaea duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trigynaea duckei?

Trigynaea duckei

What is the natural habitat of Trigynaea duckei?

Tropical rainforest

What is the flowering season of Trigynaea duckei?

Spring to summer

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:75206-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.