Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dukei
ID:
1078417

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Robyns

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 55: 52. 1968

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001077755



Common Names

  • Hampea dukei
  • Duke's Hampea
  • Dukei Hampea


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Description

Hampea dukei (also called Duke's Hampea, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 4 meters in height. It is native to the western United States and Mexico, and grows in dry, rocky soils.

Uses & Benefits

Hampea dukei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hampea dukei is white and has five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have three lobes.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hampea dukei is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by cuttings, seed, or division of the rootstock.

Where to Find Hampea dukei

Hampea dukei is found in the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

Species in the Malvaceae family

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