Duvalia elegans - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
658790
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Masson) Haw.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1812
Citation Micro:
Syn. Pl. Succ. : 44 (1812)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658122
Common Names
- Duvalia elegans
- Elegant Duvalia
- Elegant Duval
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duvalia elegans (also called 'Elegant Duvalia', among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It grows in rocky and sandy soils in dry, sunny areas. The leaves are thick and fleshy, and are arranged in a rosette pattern. The flowers are yellow and daisy-like, and the plant produces small, round fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Duvalia elegans is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duvalia elegans has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Cultivation and propagation of Duvalia elegans: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Duvalia elegans
Duvalia elegans is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Duvalia elegans FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duvalia elegans?
Duvalia elegans
What is the common name of Duvalia elegans?
Elegant duvalia
What is the distribution of Duvalia elegans?
It is found in the southwestern United States and northern Mexico
Species in the Duvalia genus
Duvalia angustiloba, Duvalia caespitosa, Duvalia corderoyi, Duvalia eilensis, Duvalia elegans, Duvalia galgallensis, Duvalia gracilis, Duvalia immaculata, Duvalia maculata, Duvalia modesta, Duvalia parviflora, Duvalia pillansii, Duvalia polita, Duvalia pubescens, Duvalia somalensis, Duvalia sulcata, Duvalia velutina, Duvalia vestita,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2779513: Based on the initial data import
Adrian Hardy Haworth (1767-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Haw.' in the authors string.
Francis Masson (1741-1805): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masson' in the authors string.