Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
rupestris
ID:
947555

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hayek

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 42: 171 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946893

Common Names

  • Golden Dewdrop
  • Skyflower
  • Pigeonberry

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Description

Duranta rupestris (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 rupestris is an ornamental shrub that is used in landscaping for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Duranta rupestris is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small black seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Duranta rupestris is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be planted in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and planted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Duranta rupestris

Duranta rupestris can be found in Mexico and parts of Central America.

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

August von Hayek (1871-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hayek' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86107-2: 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].