Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Cornales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
durangensis
ID:
681813

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.J.Thomps. & A.M.Powell

Source:
cmp

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 49: 16 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000681146



Common Names

  • Durangensis Eucnide
  • Wild Olive
  • Blue Guarri


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Description

Eucnide durangensis (also called Durango Eucnide, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub, native to North America. It grows up to 1 m tall and has lance-shaped leaves. It is found in woodlands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Eucnide durangensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Eucnide durangensis has white flowers with five petals and yellow stamens. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Eucnide durangensis is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted in a well-drained, sandy medium. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Eucnide durangensis is drought tolerant and prefers full sun.

Where to Find Eucnide durangensis

Eucnide durangensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Species in the Loasaceae family

Aosa gilgiana, Aosa parviflora, Aosa plumieri, Aosa rupestris, Aosa sigmoidea, Aosa rostrata, Aosa uleana, Aosa grandis, Blumenbachia dissecta, Blumenbachia catharinensis, Blumenbachia eichleri, Blumenbachia espigneera, Blumenbachia exalata, Blumenbachia hieronymi, Blumenbachia insignis, Blumenbachia latifolia, Blumenbachia prietea, Blumenbachia sylvestris, Blumenbachia hierorymi, Blumenbachia amana, Caiophora deserticola, Caiophora aconquijae, Caiophora andina, Caiophora arechavaletae, Caiophora boliviana, Caiophora buraeavi, Caiophora canarinoides, Caiophora carduifolia, Caiophora cernua, Caiophora chuquisacana, Caiophora chuquitensis, Caiophora cirsiifolia, Caiophora clavata, Caiophora contorta, Caiophora coronata, Caiophora dumetorum, Caiophora espigneira, Caiophora grandiflora, Caiophora hibiscifolia, Caiophora lateritia, Caiophora macrantha, Caiophora madrequisa, Caiophora mollis, Caiophora nivalis, Caiophora patagonica, Caiophora pedicularifolia, Caiophora peduncularis, Caiophora pterosperma, Caiophora pulchella, Caiophora rosulata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2802725: Based on the initial data import
Albert Michael Powell (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.M.Powell' in the authors string.
Henry Joseph Thompson (b.1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.J.Thomps.' in the authors string.