Duranta obtusifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
947514
Status:
valid
Authors:
Kunth
Source:
wcs
Year:
1818
Citation Micro:
Nov. Gen. Sp. 2: 254 (1818)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946852
Common Names
- Golden Dewdrop
- Skyflower
- Pigeonberry
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duranta obtusifolia (also called Golden Dewdrop, Skyflower, and Pigeonberry, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Mexico, Central America, and South America. It has yellow, white, or purple flowers and grows in tropical and subtropical climates. It is found in open woodlands, coastal areas, and disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Duranta obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a hedge plant and for topiary. The plant is also used for medicinal purposes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duranta obtusifolia has small, white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duranta obtusifolia is a medium-sized, evergreen shrub that grows up to 3m in height. It is native to tropical America and is widely cultivated in gardens. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Duranta obtusifolia
Duranta obtusifolia can be found in Central America, Mexico, and parts of South America.
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
Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:862754-1: 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].