Burdachia duckei - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duckei
ID:
576642
Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 28: 283 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000575974
Common Names
- Duckei Burdachia
- Duckei False Sarsaparilla
- Burdachia Duckei
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Burdachia prismatocarpa spruceana Griseb. [unknown]
Description
Burdachia duckei (also called Ducke's Burdachia, among many other common names) is a shrub of the Rubiaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in dry woodlands and shrublands. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Burdachia duckei is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Burdachia duckei has small, yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Burdachia duckei is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but division of the rootstock can also be done in the spring. The plant is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.
Where to Find Burdachia duckei
Burdachia duckei is native to the Amazon region of South America and can be found in the tropical rainforests of Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
Burdachia duckei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Burdachia duckei?
Burdachia duckei
What type of plant is Burdachia duckei?
Tree
Where is Burdachia duckei native to?
Brazil
Species in the Burdachia genus
Species in the Malpighiaceae family
Acmanthera cowanii, Acmanthera duckei, Acmanthera fernandesii, Acmanthera latifolia, Acmanthera longifolia, Acmanthera minima, Acmanthera parviflora, Acridocarpus adenophorus, Acridocarpus alopecurus, Acridocarpus alternifolius, Acridocarpus austrocaledonicus, Acridocarpus ballyi, Acridocarpus camerunensis, Acridocarpus chevalieri, Acridocarpus chloropterus, Acridocarpus congestus, Acridocarpus congolensis, Acridocarpus excelsus, Acridocarpus glaucescens, Acridocarpus hirundo, Acridocarpus humbertii, Acridocarpus humblotii, Acridocarpus katangensis, Acridocarpus ledermannii, Acridocarpus longifolius, Acridocarpus macrocalyx, Acridocarpus mayumbensis, Acridocarpus monodii, Acridocarpus natalitius, Acridocarpus oppositifolius, Acridocarpus orientalis, Acridocarpus pauciglandulosus, Acridocarpus perrieri, Acridocarpus plagiopterus, Acridocarpus prasinus, Acridocarpus scheffleri, Acridocarpus smeathmannii, Acridocarpus socotranus, Acridocarpus spectabilis, Acridocarpus staudtii, Acridocarpus ugandensis, Acridocarpus vanderystii, Acridocarpus vivy, Acridocarpus zanzibaricus, Adelphia hiraea, Adelphia macrophylla, Adelphia mirabilis, Adelphia platyrachis, Aenigmatanthera doniana, Aenigmatanthera lasiandra,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2687315: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.