Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Genus:
Species:
flava
ID:
399311

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Link) Maguire

Source:
wcs

Year:
1958

Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 43 (1958)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398643

Common Names

  • Duckea flava
  • Flava Duckea
  • Flava Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Cephalostemon flavus (Link) Steyerm. [unknown]

Description

Duckea flava (also called yellow duckea, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in wet, boggy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Duckea flava is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Duckea flava is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, slender plant with a single stem and small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duckea flava is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and placed in a moist medium. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Duckea flava

Duckea flava is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Duckea flava FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duckea flava?

Duckea flava

What is the common name of Duckea flava?

Yellow Duckea

What type of habitat does Duckea flava prefer?

It prefers moist, shady areas with acidic soil.

Species in the Rapateaceae family

Amphiphyllum rigidum, Cephalostemon affinis, Cephalostemon angustatus, Cephalostemon gracilis, Cephalostemon microglochin, Cephalostemon riedelianus, Duckea cyperaceoidea, Duckea flava, Duckea junciformis, Duckea squarrosa, Epidryos allenii, Epidryos guayanensis, Epidryos micrantherus, Epidryos matheusii, Guacamaya superba, Kunhardtia radiata, Kunhardtia rhodantha, Marahuacaea schomburgkii, Maschalocephalus dinklagei, Monotrema aemulans, Monotrema affine, Monotrema arthrophyllum, Monotrema bracteatum, Monotrema xyridoides, Phelpsiella ptericaulis, Potarophytum riparium, Rapatea angustifolia, Rapatea aracamuniana, Rapatea chimantensis, Rapatea circasiana, Rapatea elongata, Rapatea fanshawei, Rapatea linearis, Rapatea longipes, Rapatea membranacea, Rapatea muaju, Rapatea paludosa, Rapatea pycnocephala, Rapatea rugulosa, Rapatea saulensis, Rapatea scabra, Rapatea spectabilis, Rapatea spruceana, Rapatea steyermarkii, Rapatea ulei, Rapatea undulata, Rapatea xiphoides, Rapatea yapacana, Saxofridericia aculeata, Saxofridericia compressa,

References

Johann Heinrich Friedrich Link (1767-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Link' in the authors string.
Bassett Maguire (1904-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maguire' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:85525-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.