Status:
valid
Authors:
R.E.Fr.
Source:
tro
Year:
1939
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 12: 561 (1939)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001258388
Common Names
- Duckei Unonopsis
- Unonopsis Duckei
- Unonopsis duckei
Description
Unonopsis duckei (also called 'Ducke's Unonopsis', among many other common names) is an evergreen tree native to Central and South America. It has a woody stem and large, oval-shaped leaves. It is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Unonopsis duckei is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Unonopsis duckei has small, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Unonopsis duckei is a hardy perennial that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in spring or early summer, while seeds should be sown in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Unonopsis duckei
Unonopsis duckei is native to Central and South America, as well as parts of the Caribbean.
Unonopsis duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Unonopsis duckei?
Unonopsis duckei
What is the common name of Unonopsis duckei?
Ducke's Unonopsis
What type of plant is Unonopsis duckei?
A flowering plant
Species in the Unonopsis genus
Unonopsis storkii,
Unonopsis stipitata,
Unonopsis spectabilis,
Unonopsis pittieri,
Unonopsis umbilicata,
Unonopsis glaucopetala,
Unonopsis guatterioides,
Unonopsis costaricensis,
Unonopsis elegantissima,
Unonopsis floribunda,
Unonopsis pacifica,
Unonopsis perrottetii,
Unonopsis peruviana,
Unonopsis rufescens,
Unonopsis veneficiorum,
Unonopsis panamensis,
Unonopsis theobromifolia,
Unonopsis macrocarpa,
Unonopsis magnifolia,
Unonopsis aviceps,
Unonopsis stevensii,
Unonopsis duckei,
Unonopsis penduliflora,
Unonopsis osae,
Unonopsis longipes,
Unonopsis asterantha,
Unonopsis hammelii,
Unonopsis bullata,
Unonopsis darienensis,
Unonopsis costanensis,
Unonopsis megalosperma,
Unonopsis aurantiaca,
Unonopsis bahiensis,
Unonopsis bauxitae,
Unonopsis cauliflora,
Unonopsis colombiana,
Unonopsis esmeraldae,
Unonopsis heterotricha,
Unonopsis megalophylla,
Unonopsis mexicana,
Unonopsis monticola,
Unonopsis onychopetaloides,
Unonopsis renatoi,
Unonopsis riedeliana,
Unonopsis sanctae-teresae,
Unonopsis sericea,
Unonopsis sessilicarpa,
Unonopsis silvatica,
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,