Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Laurales
Family:
Species:
duckei
ID:
373771

Status:
valid

Authors:
van der Werff

Source:
cmp

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 162 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000373103

Common Names

  • Ducke's Mezilaurus
  • African Mezilaurus
  • Mezilaurus Duckei

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Description

Mezilaurus duckei (also called Brazilian walnut, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It is native to the Amazon rainforest and is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. Its leaves are simple, ovate to elliptic, and its flowers are yellow and fragrant.

Uses & Benefits

Mezilaurus duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mezilaurus duckei is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with three petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mezilaurus duckei is a small, evergreen tree native to the rainforests of South America. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist, sandy soil mix. The plant prefers partial shade and should be protected from direct sunlight.

Where to Find Mezilaurus duckei

Mezilaurus duckei is native to the Amazon Basin.

Mezilaurus duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mezilaurus duckei?

Mezilaurus duckei

Where is Mezilaurus duckei found?

Mezilaurus duckei is found in Brazil.

What is the natural habitat of Mezilaurus duckei?

The natural habitat of Mezilaurus duckei is tropical rainforests.

Species in the Lauraceae family

Actinodaphne acuminata, Actinodaphne albifrons, Actinodaphne amabilis, Actinodaphne ambigua, Actinodaphne archboldiana, Actinodaphne areolata, Actinodaphne bicolor, Actinodaphne borneensis, Actinodaphne bourdillonii, Actinodaphne bourneae, Actinodaphne brassii, Actinodaphne caesia, Actinodaphne campanulata, Actinodaphne candolleana, Actinodaphne celebica, Actinodaphne cinerea, Actinodaphne concinna, Actinodaphne concolor, Actinodaphne corymbosa, Actinodaphne crassa, Actinodaphne cupularis, Actinodaphne diversifolia, Actinodaphne dolichophylla, Actinodaphne elegans, Actinodaphne ellipticibacca, Actinodaphne engleriana, Actinodaphne ferruginea, Actinodaphne forrestii, Actinodaphne fragilis, Actinodaphne fuliginosa, Actinodaphne furfuracea, Actinodaphne glabra, Actinodaphne glauca, Actinodaphne glaucina, Actinodaphne glomerata, Actinodaphne gracilis, Actinodaphne henryi, Actinodaphne hirsuta, Actinodaphne hypoleucophylla, Actinodaphne javanica, Actinodaphne johorensis, Actinodaphne kinabaluensis, Actinodaphne koshepangii, Actinodaphne kostermansii, Actinodaphne kweichowensis, Actinodaphne lanata, Actinodaphne lanceolata, Actinodaphne latifolia, Actinodaphne lawsonii, Actinodaphne lecomtei,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2365560: Based on the initial data import
Henk van der Werff (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'van der Werff' in the authors string.