Duranta serrulata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
serrulata
ID:
1540735
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Moldenke) P.Moroni
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2020
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 105: 552 (2020)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000022227
Common Names
- Duranta serrulata
- Serrulata Duranta
- Serrulata Duranta Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duranta serrulata (also called Saw-toothed duranta, among many other common names) is a small evergreen shrub native to South America. It has small, oval leaves and white flowers. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Duranta serrulata is used as an ornamental plant and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Duranta serrulata has a white flower that is about 1 inch in diameter. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed that is about 1/8 inch in size. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem with two to three leaves.
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Duranta serrulata is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and planted 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 serrulata
Duranta serrulata is native to tropical America.
Duranta serrulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duranta serrulata?
Duranta serrulata
What type of plant is Duranta serrulata?
Duranta serrulata is a shrub.
Where does Duranta serrulata grow?
Duranta serrulata 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:77215117-1: 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].