Duvalia polita - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
polita
ID:
658815
Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 6: 130 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658147
Common Names
- Duvalia Polita
- Polita Duvalia
- Polita Daisy
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Duvalia polita (also called Polished duvalia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a rosette of fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in the dry, hot regions of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Duvalia polita is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duvalia polita has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is round and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Duvalia polita: 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 polita
Duvalia polita can be found in South Africa, in the Northern Cape, Western Cape, and Eastern Cape provinces.
Duvalia polita FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duvalia polita?
Duvalia polita
Where does Duvalia polita grow?
Duvalia polita grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the common name of Duvalia polita?
Duvalia polita is commonly known as the creeping daisy.
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-2779536: Based on the initial data import
Nicholas Edward Brown (1849-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.E.Br.' in the authors string.