Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Genus:
Species:
horrida
ID:
1043271

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Gross) T.M.Schust.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 172: 1061 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042609



Common Names

  • Hairy Duma
  • Hairy-leaved Duma
  • Rough Duma


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Description

Duma horrida (also called Hairy 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 horrida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and as a source of herbal medicine and other products.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Duma horrida sub. abdita (K.L.Wilson) T.M.Schust.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Duma horrida 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duma horrida 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 horrida

Duma horrida 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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100375368: Based on the initial data import
Hugo Gross (1888-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Gross' in the authors string.
Tanja Schuster: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Schust.' in the authors string.