Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ranunculales
Species:
duckei
ID:
1266838

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barneby

Source:
tro

Year:
1970

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 20(2): 92 (1970)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001266176



Common Names

  • Ducke's Odontocarya
  • Odontocarya Duckei
  • Odontocarya Duckei Vines


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Description

Odontocarya duckei (also called Ducke's Odontocarya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to tropical Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub with a spreading habit and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as rainforests, woodlands, and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Odontocarya duckei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Odontocarya duckei is yellow and bell-shaped. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Odontocarya duckei is a perennial shrub that grows in dry, rocky soils in open woodlands and shrublands. It is propagated by seed and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is drought tolerant and does not require supplemental watering. It is best grown in well-drained soils and can tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Odontocarya duckei

Odontocarya duckei can be found in the Amazon Basin of Brazil.

Odontocarya duckei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Odontocarya duckei?

Odontocarya duckei

What is the common name of Odontocarya duckei?

Ducke's odontocarya

What type of plant is Odontocarya duckei?

It is a perennial herbaceous plant

Species in the Odontocarya genus

Odontocarya acuparata, Odontocarya petiolaris, Odontocarya mallosperma, Odontocarya hastata, Odontocarya froesii, Odontocarya floribunda, Odontocarya tamoides, Odontocarya steyermarkii, Odontocarya zuliana, Odontocarya vitis, Odontocarya membranacea, Odontocarya diplobotrya, Odontocarya ulei, Odontocarya tripetala, Odontocarya truncata, Odontocarya macarenae, Odontocarya echinus, Odontocarya dielsiana, Odontocarya klugii, Odontocarya deminuta, Odontocarya integrifolia, Odontocarya emarginata, Odontocarya monandra, Odontocarya syncretica, Odontocarya rusbyi, Odontocarya krukoviana, Odontocarya wullschlaegelii, Odontocarya perforata, Odontocarya schimpffii, Odontocarya magnifolia, Odontocarya micrantha, Odontocarya mexicana, Odontocarya tenacissima, Odontocarya septemfida, Odontocarya amazonum, Odontocarya asarifolia, Odontocarya duckei, Odontocarya miersiana, Odontocarya smithiorum,

Species in the Menispermaceae family

Abuta acutifolia, Abuta antioquiana, Abuta aristeguietae, Abuta barbata, Abuta brevifolia, Abuta bullata, Abuta candollei, Abuta chiapasensis, Abuta chocoensis, Abuta colombiana, Abuta dwyeriana, Abuta fluminum, Abuta grandifolia, Abuta grisebachii, Abuta imene, Abuta longa, Abuta mycetandra, Abuta obovata, Abuta pahni, Abuta panamensis, Abuta panurensis, Abuta platyphylla, Abuta racemosa, Abuta rufescens, Abuta sandwithiana, Abuta seemannii, Abuta selloana, Abuta solimoesensis, Abuta soukupii, Abuta spicata, Abuta steyermarkii, Abuta vaupesensis, Abuta velutina, Albertisia apiculata, Albertisia capituliflora, Albertisia cordifolia, Albertisia crassa, Albertisia cuneata, Albertisia delagoensis, Albertisia exelliana, Albertisia ferruginea, Albertisia glabra, Albertisia laurifolia, Albertisia mangenotii, Albertisia mecistophylla, Albertisia megacarpa, Albertisia papuana, Albertisia porcata, Albertisia puberula, Albertisia scandens,

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