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Golden Dewdrop
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Duranta erecta

Golden DewdropShrub

Duranta erecta is a species of flowering shrub in the verbena family Verbenaceae, native from Mexico to South America and the Caribbean. It is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant in tropical and subtropical gardens throughout the world, and has become naturalized in many places. Common names include golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, and skyflower.

FamilyVerbenaceae
GenusDuranta
NativeCaribbean
LifespanPerennial

Taxonomy

The scientific classification of Duranta erecta.

Classification

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyVerbenaceae
GenusDuranta
SpeciesD. erecta
Binomial NameDuranta erecta
AuthorLinnaeus
Common NameGolden Dewdrop
Life FormShrub
Growth HabitShrub

Taxonomic Hierarchy

KingdomPlantae
CladeTracheophytes
CladeAngiosperms
ClassMagnoliopsida
OrderLamiales
FamilyVerbenaceae
GenusDuranta

Taxonomic Notes

  • Hibiscus rosa-sinensis belongs to the family Malvaceae.
  • The genus Hibiscus includes over 200 species of shrubs, trees, and herbs.
  • This species is widely cultivated as an ornamental plant.