Duckeodendron cestroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cestroides
ID:
1022157
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuhlm.
Source:
SolanaceaeSource.org
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Arch. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 4: 362, pl. 31, figs. h-1. 1925
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001021495
Common Names
- Cestroides Duckeodendron
- Duckeodendron Cestroides
- Duckeodendron Eremanthum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duckeodendron cestroides (also called 'Cestroides Duckeodendron', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree found in the tropical regions of South America. It is usually found in wet forests, and prefers humid, shady areas. It has yellow flowers and dark green, oval-shaped leaves with a hairy texture.
Uses & Benefits
Duckeodendron cestroides has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Duckeodendron cestroides are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and green.
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Duckeodendron cestroides is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood in the spring or summer and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm, bright location until the cutting has rooted.
Where to Find Duckeodendron cestroides
Duckeodendron cestroides can be found in the tropical forests of South America.
Species in the Duckeodendron genus
Species in the Solanaceae family
References
João Geraldo Kuhlmann (1882-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kuhlm.' in the authors string.
Solanaceae Source record for this taxon: Based on the initial data import