Status:
valid
Authors:
Maas
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 118: 192 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657822
Common Names
- Duguetia colombiana
- Colombian Duguetia
- Colombian Sandpaper-vine
Description
Duguetia colombiana (also called Colombian Duguetia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical dry and moist forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Duguetia colombiana is used as an ornamental plant and its leaves are used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duguetia colombiana has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, succulent leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duguetia colombiana is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 feet in height. It has small, glossy green leaves and produces small white flowers in the spring. It is easy to propagate from cuttings and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types but prefers well-drained soil.
Where to Find Duguetia colombiana
Duguetia colombiana is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Duguetia colombiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duguetia colombiana?
Duguetia colombiana
What is the common name of Duguetia colombiana?
Colombian Duguetia
What is the natural habitat of Duguetia colombiana?
Tropical and subtropical dry forests
Species in the Duguetia genus
Duguetia aberrans,
Duguetia amplexifolia,
Duguetia antioquensis,
Duguetia arenicola,
Duguetia argentea,
Duguetia aripuanae,
Duguetia asterotricha,
Duguetia bahiensis,
Duguetia barteri,
Duguetia cadaverica,
Duguetia calycina,
Duguetia caniflora,
Duguetia cauliflora,
Duguetia chrysea,
Duguetia chrysocarpa,
Duguetia colombiana,
Duguetia confinis,
Duguetia confusa,
Duguetia decurrens,
Duguetia dicholepidota,
Duguetia dilabens,
Duguetia dimorphopetala,
Duguetia duckei,
Duguetia echinophora,
Duguetia elliptica,
Duguetia eximia,
Duguetia flagellaris,
Duguetia furfuracea,
Duguetia gardneriana,
Duguetia gentryi,
Duguetia glabriuscula,
Duguetia granvilleana,
Duguetia guianensis,
Duguetia hadrantha,
Duguetia inconspicua,
Duguetia lanceolata,
Duguetia latifolia,
Duguetia lepidota,
Duguetia longicuspis,
Duguetia lucida,
Duguetia macrocalyx,
Duguetia macrophylla,
Duguetia magnolioidea,
Duguetia manausensis,
Duguetia marcgraviana,
Duguetia megalocarpa,
Duguetia megalophylla,
Duguetia microphylla,
Duguetia moricandiana,
Duguetia neglecta,
Species in the Annonaceae family
Afroguatteria bequaertii,
Afroguatteria globosa,
Afroguatteria discostigma,
Alphonsea boniana,
Alphonsea curtisii,
Alphonsea cylindrica,
Alphonsea elliptica,
Alphonsea gaudichaudiana,
Alphonsea hainanensis,
Alphonsea havilandii,
Alphonsea hortensis,
Alphonsea javanica,
Alphonsea johorensis,
Alphonsea keithii,
Alphonsea kinabaluensis,
Alphonsea kingii,
Alphonsea lucida,
Alphonsea lutea,
Alphonsea maingayi,
Alphonsea malayana,
Alphonsea mollis,
Alphonsea monogyna,
Alphonsea orthopetala,
Alphonsea ovata,
Alphonsea papuasica,
Alphonsea philastreana,
Alphonsea siamensis,
Alphonsea sonlaensis,
Alphonsea stenogyna,
Alphonsea tonquinensis,
Alphonsea tsangyanensis,
Alphonsea ventricosa,
Alphonsea zeylanica,
Alphonsea borneensis,
Alphonsea rugosa,
Alphonsea glandulosa,
Alphonsea pallida,
Alphonsea annulata,
Alphonsea isthmicola,
Alphonsea longicarpa,
Alphonsea phuwuaensis,
Ambavia capuronii,
Ambavia gerrardii,
Anaxagorea acuminata,
Anaxagorea allenii,
Anaxagorea angustifolia,
Anaxagorea borneensis,
Anaxagorea brachycarpa,
Anaxagorea brevipedicellata,
Anaxagorea brevipes,