Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
960474

Status:
valid

Authors:
Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 296 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000959812

Common Names

  • Ambelania Duckei
  • Ducke's Ambelania
  • Duckei Ambelania

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Description

Ambelania duckei (also called Duckei Ambelania, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to tropical Africa. It has a single, thick, leathery leaf and a long, branched inflorescence with many small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests, often in the canopy of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Ambelania duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ambelania duckei is white with a yellow center and a long, curved spur. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ambelania duckei is a terrestrial orchid that can be propagated by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny spot and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Fertilize the plant with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season. In the winter, the plant should be kept in a cool, dry place and watered sparingly.

Where to Find Ambelania duckei

Ambelania duckei can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Ambelania genus

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-7753: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.