Status:
valid
Authors:
(Meisn.) T.M.Schust.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 172: 1061 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042608
Common Names
- Flowering Duma
- Flowery Duma
- Flowery-leaved Duma
Description
Duma florulenta (also called Florulent Duma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It is a tall, green, leafy plant that grows in moist, shady areas. It is native to Central and South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Duma florulenta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of herbal medicine and other products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duma florulenta has small, white flowers with 6 petals and 6 stamens. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two cotyledons, a short stem and two small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duma florulenta is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Caribbean. It is easily propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and does not require much water or fertilizer.
Where to Find Duma florulenta
Duma florulenta is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Species in the Duma genus
Species in the Polygonaceae family
Acanthoscyphus parishii,
Afrobrunnichia africana,
Afrobrunnichia erecta,
Antigonon flavescens,
Antigonon guatimalense,
Antigonon leptopus,
Aristocapsa insignis,
Atraphaxis intricata,
Atraphaxis angustifolia,
Atraphaxis aucheri,
Atraphaxis avenia,
Atraphaxis badghysi,
Atraphaxis billardieri,
Atraphaxis bracteata,
Atraphaxis canescens,
Atraphaxis caucasica,
Atraphaxis compacta,
Atraphaxis daghestanica,
Atraphaxis decipiens,
Atraphaxis frutescens,
Atraphaxis grandiflora,
Atraphaxis irtyschensis,
Atraphaxis karataviensis,
Atraphaxis kopetdagensis,
Atraphaxis laetevirens,
Atraphaxis macrocarpa,
Atraphaxis manshurica,
Atraphaxis muschketowii,
Atraphaxis pungens,
Atraphaxis pyrifolia,
Atraphaxis rodinii,
Atraphaxis seravschanica,
Atraphaxis spinosa,
Atraphaxis suaedifolia,
Atraphaxis teretifolia,
Atraphaxis virgata,
Atraphaxis arianum,
Atraphaxis atraphaxiforme,
Atraphaxis toktogulicum,
Brunnichia ovata,
Calligonum acanthopterum,
Calligonum aciferum,
Calligonum aculeatum,
Calligonum aequilaterale,
Calligonum alaschanicum,
Calligonum alatiforme,
Calligonum alatum,
Calligonum amoenum,
Calligonum androssowii,
Calligonum aphyllum,
References
Tanja Schuster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Schust.' in the authors string.