Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
247089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Markgr.) Zarucchi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Agric. Univ. Wageningen Pap. 87(1): 42. 1988 [1987 publ. 1988]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000246421



Common Names

  • Mucoa Duckei
  • Duckei Orchid
  • Mucoa Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Neocouma duckei Markgr. [unknown]
  • Ambelania markgrafiana Monach. [unknown]

Description

Mucoa duckei (also called Mucoa, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It typically grows in moist forests, woodlands, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mucoa duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mucoa duckei is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mucoa duckei can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained seed-raising mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Mucoa duckei

Mucoa duckei is native to Brazil.

Mucoa duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mucoa duckei?

Mucoa duckei

What type of plant is Mucoa duckei?

Herb

Where is Mucoa duckei found?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Mucoa 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-130257: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.
James Lee Zarucchi (1952-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zarucchi' in the authors string.