Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alticola
ID:
947395

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Schweinf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 19: 195 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946733



Common Names

  • Duckeella alticola
  • Alticola Duckeella
  • Alticola


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Description

Duckeella alticola (also called Ducke's Palm, among many other common names) is a small, solitary palm with a slender, grey trunk and a crown of up to 8 leaves. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela, and is found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duckeella alticola is used for making furniture, flooring, and other wood products. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for making paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duckeella alticola has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duckeella alticola is a small evergreen tree or shrub that can reach a height of up to 10 m (33 ft). It is native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and placed in a warm, humid environment until rooted. The plant prefers a well-drained, fertile soil and full sun.

Where to Find Duckeella alticola

Duckeella alticola can be found in Brazil.

Species in the Duckeella genus

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65115: Based on the initial data import
Charles Schweinfurth (1890-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.Schweinf.' in the authors string.