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
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.
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 Duckea genus
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,