Duranta canescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canescens
ID:
1540734
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) P.Moroni
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 520 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022226
Common Names
- Duranta canescens
- Canescens Duranta
- Canescens Duranta Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duranta canescens (also called Golden Dewdrop, Skyflower, and Pigeonberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 6 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Mexico, and Central and South America. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Duranta canescens is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duranta canescens has white flowers that are tubular in shape and have five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Duranta canescens can be propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from the current season's growth and plant them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location until the cuttings have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, transplant them to their permanent location.
Where to Find Duranta canescens
Duranta canescens is native to tropical America.
Duranta canescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duranta canescens?
Duranta canescens
What type of plant is Duranta canescens?
Duranta canescens is a shrub.
Where does Duranta canescens grow?
Duranta canescens is native to Mexico.
Species in the Duranta genus
Duranta arida, Duranta armata, Duranta costaricensis, Duranta dombeyana, Duranta erecta, Duranta lineata, Duranta mandonii, Duranta mutisii, Duranta obtusifolia, Duranta penlandii, Duranta peruviana, Duranta rupestris, Duranta serratifolia, Duranta skottsbergiana, Duranta sprucei, Duranta stenostachya, Duranta steyermarkii, Duranta triacantha, Duranta vestita, Duranta woronowii, Duranta rupestris, Duranta skottsbergii, Duranta neblinensis, Duranta benthamii, Duranta buxifolia, Duranta coriacea, Duranta guatemalensis, Duranta xalapensis, Duranta serrulata, Duranta canescens, Duranta dickinsonii,
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77215115-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].