Status:
valid
Authors:
Maguire
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 10(1): 43 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398647
Common Names
- Duckea junciformis
- Junciformis Duckea
- Junciformis Orchid
Description
Duckea junciformis (also called rush-like duckea, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb native to South America. It has a rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It grows in wet, boggy habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Duckea junciformis 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 junciformis 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 junciformis 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 junciformis
Duckea junciformis is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Duckea junciformis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duckea junciformis?
Duckea junciformis
What is the common name of Duckea junciformis?
Reed-like Duckea
What type of habitat does Duckea junciformis 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,