Duosperma clarae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
clarae
ID:
658656
Status:
valid
Authors:
Champl.
Source:
cmp
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Geogr. Pl. 75: 52 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000657988
Common Names
- Duosperma clarae
- Clara's Duosperma
- Clara's Duosperm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duosperma clarae (also called Clara's Duosperma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Apocynaceae family. It is native to tropical Africa. It is a shrub or small tree with a spreading crown and glossy green leaves. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the fruits are small, yellow-green drupes.
Uses & Benefits
Duosperma clarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duosperma clarae is yellow and has five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have two seed leaves.
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Duosperma clarae is a perennial succulent native to South Africa. It is easy to propagate from cuttings. To propagate, take a cutting from the stem and allow it to dry for a few days. Plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mix and water it lightly. The cutting should root in a few weeks. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil.
Where to Find Duosperma clarae
Duosperma clarae is native to the deserts of the southwestern United States and northern Mexico.
Duosperma clarae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duosperma clarae?
Duosperma clarae
What is the family of Duosperma clarae?
Amaranthaceae
What is the common name of Duosperma clarae?
Clara's Duosperma
Species in the Duosperma genus
Duosperma actinotrichum, Duosperma dichotomum, Duosperma glabratum, Duosperma grandiflorum, Duosperma latifolium, Duosperma livingstoniense, Duosperma longicalyx, Duosperma parviflorum, Duosperma porotoense, Duosperma rehmannii, Duosperma stoloniferum, Duosperma subquadrangulare, Duosperma tanzaniense, Duosperma transvaalense, Duosperma clarae, Duosperma crenatum, Duosperma cuprinum, Duosperma densiflorum, Duosperma fanshawei, Duosperma fimbriatum, Duosperma kilimandscharicum, Duosperma nudantherum, Duosperma quadrangulare, Duosperma sessilifolium, Duosperma trachyphyllum, Duosperma kaessneri,
Species in the Acanthaceae family
Acanthopale macrocarpa, Acanthopale confertiflora, Acanthopale decempedalis, Acanthopale laxiflora, Acanthopale madagascariensis, Acanthopale pubescens, Acanthopale aethiogermanica, Acanthopale breviceps, Acanthopale cuneifolia, Acanthopale ramiflora, Acanthopale perrieri, Acanthopale humblotii, Acanthopsis carduifolia, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis glauca, Acanthopsis hoffmannseggiana, Acanthopsis horrida, Acanthopsis scullyi, Acanthopsis spathularis, Acanthopsis disperma, Acanthopsis tuba, Acanthopsis ludoviciana, Acanthopsis adamanticola, Acanthopsis dispermoides, Acanthopsis erosa, Acanthopsis dregeana, Acanthopsis tetragona, Acanthopsis glandulopalmata, Acanthopsis insueta, Acanthopsis nitida, Acanthopsis pagodiformis, Acanthopsis glabra, Acanthopsis villosa, Acanthus austromontanus, Acanthus greuterianus, Acanthus kulalensis, Acanthus arboreus, Acanthus carduaceus, Acanthus caroli-alexandri, Acanthus caudatus, Acanthus dioscoridis, Acanthus ebracteatus, Acanthus eminens, Acanthus flexicaulis, Acanthus gaed, Acanthus guineensis, Acanthus hirsutus, Acanthus hungaricus, Acanthus ilicifolius, Acanthus latisepalus,
References
Dominique Champluvier (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Champl.' in the authors string.
Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.