Duranta skottsbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
skottsbergii
ID:
1144952
Status:
valid
Authors:
Moldenke
Source:
tro
Year:
1941
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 68: 502 1941
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001144290
Common Names
- Duranta
- Skottsberg's Duranta
- Skottsberg's Skyflower
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Duranta skottsbergii (also called Skottsberg's Duranta, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America. It is found in open, disturbed areas, roadsides, and disturbed forests.
Uses & Benefits
Duranta skottsbergii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Duranta skottsbergii is white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Duranta skottsbergii is a perennial shrub that is best grown in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame or in pots. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Duranta skottsbergii
Duranta skottsbergii is native to the Caribbean and Central and South America. It can be found in moist forests and along streams.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-33701038: Based on the initial data import
Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.