Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
halfordii
ID:
912990

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.W.Johnson

Source:
ksu

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 8: 51 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912325



Common Names

  • Duperreya halfordii
  • Halfordii Daisy
  • Duperreya Daisy


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Description

Duperreya halfordii (also called Halford's Duperreya, among many other common names) is a small shrub with lanceolate leaves. It is native to Mexico and Central America, and grows in dry scrublands and grasslands at elevations of 0-1000m. It has an inflorescence of up to 10 flowers, each with a white or yellow labellum and a yellow column.

Uses & Benefits

Duperreya halfordii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duperreya halfordii has yellow, bell-shaped flowers with five petals and a long, slender tube. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duperreya halfordii is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is best grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Duperreya halfordii

Duperreya halfordii can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Duperreya halfordii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Duperreya halfordii?

Duperreya halfordii

What type of plant is Duperreya halfordii?

Succulent

Where is Duperreya halfordii native to?

Mexico

Species in the Duperreya genus

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,