Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
398046

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.Robyns) Fern.Alonso

Source:
cmp

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Anales Jard. Bot. Madrid 56: 310 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000397378



Common Names

  • Ducke's Pachira
  • Pachira de Ducke
  • Pachira Duckei


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Synonyms

  • Rhodognaphalopsis duckei A.Robyns [unknown]
  • Rhodognaphalopsis duckei obtusifolia A.Robyns [unknown]

Description

Pachira duckei (also called Ducke's Pachira, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Malvaceae. It is a small tree that grows up to 10 m tall and has white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Pachira duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pachira duckei are white and pink in color, with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two to four leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pachira duckei is a tropical tree that can be propagated from seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in containers. It is best to sow the seeds in a warm, sheltered spot and keep them moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings are established, they should be transplanted into larger pots or into the ground.

Where to Find Pachira duckei

Pachira duckei is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Pachira duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pachira duckei?

Pachira duckei

What is the common name of Pachira duckei?

Ducke's pachira

What is the natural habitat of Pachira duckei?

Tropical rainforest

Species in the Pachira genus

Pachira rupicola, Pachira trinitensis, Pachira tocantina, Pachira tepuiensis, Pachira subandina, Pachira speciosa, Pachira sordida, Pachira sessilis, Pachira yapacanae, Pachira rurrenabaqueana, Pachira glabra, Pachira liesneri, Pachira insignis, Pachira humilis, Pachira gracilis, Pachira macrocalyx, Pachira fuscolepidota, Pachira flaviflora, Pachira faroensis, Pachira emarginata, Pachira dugandeana, Pachira duckei, Pachira robynsii, Pachira retusa, Pachira pulchra, Pachira pseudofaroensis, Pachira patinoi, Pachira paraensis, Pachira orinocensis, Pachira cubensis, Pachira obovata, Pachira nitida, Pachira nervosa, Pachira mutisiana, Pachira morae, Pachira minor, Pachira mawarinumae, Pachira cowanii, Pachira coriacea, Pachira calophylla, Pachira aquatica, Pachira amazonica, Pachira aracamuniana, Pachira brevipes, Pachira punga-schunkei, Pachira dolichocalyx, Pachira endecaphylla,

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2412778: Based on the initial data import
José Luis Fernández Alonso (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fern.Alonso' in the authors string.
André Georges Marie Walter Albert Robyns (1935-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Robyns' in the authors string.