Duvaliaranthus albostriatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
albostriatus
ID:
658840
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bruyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1976
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 42: 354 (1976)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658172
Common Names
- Duvaliaranthus Albostriatus
- Albostriatus Duvaliaranthus
- Albostriatus Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus (also called White-striped duvaliaranthus, 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
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus has white flowers with yellow centers and a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small leaves.
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Duvaliaranthus albostriatus is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from mature branches and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.
Where to Find Duvaliaranthus albostriatus
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duvaliaranthus albostriatus?
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus
Where does Duvaliaranthus albostriatus grow?
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the common name of Duvaliaranthus albostriatus?
Duvaliaranthus albostriatus is commonly known as the creeping daisy.
Species in the Duvaliaranthus genus
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
Peter Vincent Bruyns (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruyns' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:97284-1: Based on the initial data import