Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
leonardii-crispi
ID:
947650

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Léonard) Kruijt & Roebers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Biblioth. Bot. 146: 14 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946988



Common Names

  • Duvigneaudia Leonardii-Crispi
  • Leonard's Duvigneaudia
  • Leonard's Duvigneaudia Tree


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Description

Duvigneaudia leonardii-crispi (also called Leonardi-Crispi Duvigneaudia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duvigneaudia leonardii-crispi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duvigneaudia leonardii-crispi is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Duvigneaudia leonardii-crispi

Duvigneaudia leonardii-crispi is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Duvigneaudia genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

Robert C. Kruijt (b.1966): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kruijt' in the authors string.
G.J. Roebers: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Roebers' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:990836-1: Based on the initial data import