Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
riberensis
ID:
658564

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aristeg. ex Maas & Boon

Source:
cmp

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 118: 214 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657896

Common Names

  • Duguetia riberensis
  • Riberensis Duguetia
  • Riberensis Tree

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Description

Duguetia riberensis (also called Riberensis Duguetia, among many other common names) is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a short trunk and a wide, spreading crown. Its leaves are oval-shaped and glossy green. It grows in lowland tropical rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Uses & Benefits

Duguetia riberensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duguetia riberensis has white flowers with yellow centers and red anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duguetia riberensis is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a rooting medium such as perlite or vermiculite. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Duguetia riberensis

Duguetia riberensis can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

Duguetia riberensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia riberensis?

Duguetia riberensis

What is the common name of Duguetia riberensis?

Cocoa Plum

Where is Duguetia riberensis native to?

Brazil

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,

References

Leandro Aristeguieta (1923-2012): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aristeg.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
E.J.M.C. Boon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boon' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:302290-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.