Status:
valid
Authors:
(Diels) J.F.Macbr.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1929
Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 4: 172 (1929)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657882
Common Names
- Duguetia odorata
- Odorata Duguetia
- Odorata Tree
Description
Duguetia odorata (also called Fragrant Duguetia, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in wet sclerophyll forests, heathlands and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Duguetia odorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duguetia odorata has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duguetia odorata is a tropical evergreen tree that grows best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in a warm, moist environment and keep them in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of branches and planted in a potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Duguetia odorata
Duguetia odorata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Duguetia odorata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duguetia odorata?
Duguetia odorata
What is the common name of Duguetia odorata?
Cocoa Plum
Where is Duguetia odorata native to?
Central America
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,