Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
cmp
Year:
1926
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 9: 840 (1926)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000445128
Common Names
- Lueheopsis duckeana
- Ducke's Lueheopsis
- Lueheopsis Duckeana
Description
Lueheopsis duckeana (also called Ducke's Lueheopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of South America. It grows in wet soils, along the banks of streams and rivers, and in marshy areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lueheopsis duckeana is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lueheopsis duckeana has small white flowers with yellow centres. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lueheopsis duckeana is a small, evergreen shrub with glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 10°C (50°F).
Where to Find Lueheopsis duckeana
Lueheopsis duckeana is native to South America and can be found in wetland areas.
Lueheopsis duckeana FAQ
What is the common name of Lueheopsis duckeana?
Common name of Lueheopsis duckeana is Ducke's Lueheopsis.
What is the scientific name of Ducke's Lueheopsis?
Scientific name of Ducke's Lueheopsis is Lueheopsis duckeana.
What is the habitat of Lueheopsis duckeana?
Lueheopsis duckeana is found in moist, shady places in tropical and subtropical regions.
Species in the Lueheopsis genus
Species in the Malvaceae family
Abelmoschus angulosus,
Abelmoschus caillei,
Abelmoschus crinitus,
Abelmoschus esculentus,
Abelmoschus ficulneus,
Abelmoschus hostilis,
Abelmoschus magnificus,
Abelmoschus manihot,
Abelmoschus moschatus,
Abelmoschus muliensis,
Abelmoschus sagittifolius,
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis,
Abroma augustum,
Abutilon abutiloides,
Abutilon affine,
Abutilon alii,
Abutilon amplum,
Abutilon andrewsianum,
Abutilon andrieuxii,
Abutilon anglosomaliae,
Abutilon angulatum,
Abutilon anodoides,
Abutilon appendiculatum,
Abutilon arenarium,
Abutilon arequipense,
Abutilon auritum,
Abutilon austroafricanum,
Abutilon badium,
Abutilon balansae,
Abutilon bastardioides,
Abutilon benedictum,
Abutilon berlandieri,
Abutilon bidentatum,
Abutilon bracteosum,
Abutilon buchii,
Abutilon burandtii,
Abutilon bussei,
Abutilon californicum,
Abutilon calliphyllum,
Abutilon carinatum,
Abutilon coahuilae,
Abutilon commutatum,
Abutilon cryptopetalum,
Abutilon cuspidatum,
Abutilon densiflorum,
Abutilon dinteri,
Abutilon dispermum,
Abutilon divaricatum,
Abutilon dugesii,
Abutilon durandoi,