Duranta dickinsonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dickinsonii
ID:
1552065
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.Moroni
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Perspect. Pl. Ecol. Evol. Syst. 41: 12 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000032019
Common Names
- Duranta dickinsonii
- Duranta Plant
- Dickinsonii Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duranta dickinsonii (also called Dickinson's Duranta, among many other common names) is a small, perennial shrub native to Mexico. It has bright green, oval-shaped leaves and produces small, white flowers. It prefers warm, humid climates and is often found in open woodlands and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Duranta dickinsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used to make baskets and mats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duranta dickinsonii is a small, white, star-shaped bloom. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a rosette-like shape.
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Cultivation and propagation of Duranta dickinsonii is best done by division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and lightly covered with fine soil. Keep the soil moist and in a warm location. Germination should occur within 2-3 weeks. Propagation by division is best done in the spring when the plant is actively growing. Divide the clumps into sections and replant in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Duranta dickinsonii
Duranta dickinsonii is native to Mexico and Central America.
Duranta dickinsonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duranta dickinsonii?
Duranta dickinsonii
Where is Duranta dickinsonii native to?
Mexico
What type of soil does Duranta dickinsonii prefer?
Well-draining, sandy soil
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:77221325-1: 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].