Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1841
Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. 13(1): 22 (1841)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657829
Common Names
- Duguetia dicholepidota
- Dicholepidota Duguetia
- Dicholepidota Sandpaper-vine
Description
Duguetia dicholepidota (also called Two-lobed Duguetia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to the Pacific Coast of California and Baja California. It is found in coastal scrub and chaparral habitats, usually on rocky slopes and cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Duguetia dicholepidota 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 dicholepidota has yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, succulent leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duguetia dicholepidota is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It has large, glossy green leaves and produces small yellow 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 dicholepidota
Duguetia dicholepidota is native to South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Duguetia dicholepidota FAQ
What are the growing requirements of Duguetia dicholepidota?
Duguetia dicholepidota requires well-draining soil, full sun, and occasional watering.
What type of climate is best for Duguetia dicholepidota?
Duguetia dicholepidota prefers a warm, dry climate.
How often should I water Duguetia dicholepidota?
Duguetia dicholepidota should be watered sparingly, only when the soil is completely dry.
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,