Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Magnoliales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sessilis
ID:
658580

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vell.) Maas

Source:
cmp

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bol. Mus. Paraense "Emilio Goeldi," N.S., Bot. 9: 38 (1993 publ. 1994)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657912

Common Names

  • Duguetia sessilis
  • Sessilis Duguetia
  • Sessilis Tree

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Synonyms

  • Aberemoa bracteosa R.E.Fr. [unknown]

Description

Duguetia sooretamae (also called Sooretamae 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 sessilis is a medicinal plant used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive issues.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duguetia sessilis has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duguetia sessilis 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 sessilis

Duguetia sessilis is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Duguetia sessilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duguetia sessilis?

Duguetia sessilis

What is the family of Duguetia sessilis?

Annonaceae

What is the common name of Duguetia sessilis?

Sessilis

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

José Mariano de Conceição Vellozo (1742-1811): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vell.' in the authors string.
Paul Maas (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maas' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:979473-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.