Status:
valid
Authors:
Pierre
Source:
cmp
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mens. Soc. Linn. Paris 2: 1233 (1896)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000355786
Common Names
- Jollydora duparquetiana
- Jollydora
- Duparquetiana
Synonyms
- Jollydora cinnabarina Gilg ex G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Jollydora gigantophylla Gilg ex G.Schellenb. [unknown]
- Anthagathis monadelphia Harms [unknown]
- Connarus duparquetianus Baill. [unknown]
- Ebandoua cauliflora Pellegr. [unknown]
Description
Jollydora duparquetiana (also called Duparquet's Jollydora, among many other common names) is a medium-sized evergreen tree with a spreading habit. It is native to the Caribbean and grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands and along roadsides. It has pinnate leaves and small, round, yellow-green berries.
Uses & Benefits
Jollydora duparquetiana is used for making furniture, as a windbreak, and for ornamental purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Jollydora duparquetiana is a small, yellowish-green spike, with the female flowers at the base and the male flowers at the tip. The seed of Jollydora duparquetiana is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings of Jollydora duparquetiana are small, with a single, slender stem and a single, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Jollydora duparquetiana is an evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in spring. The plant prefers full sun and can tolerate light shade.
Where to Find Jollydora duparquetiana
Jollydora duparquetiana is native to the Caribbean, from Cuba and the Bahamas south to Trinidad and Tobago.
Jollydora duparquetiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Jollydora duparquetiana?
Jollydora duparquetiana
What is the common name of Jollydora duparquetiana?
Duparquet's jollydora
What is the natural habitat of Jollydora duparquetiana?
Tropical rainforests of South America
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