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Skyflower

Duranta erecta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Lamiales ›Family: Verbenaceae ›Genus: Duranta

About

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. It is considered an invasive species in Australia, China, South Africa and on several Pacific Islands. Common names include golden dewdrop, pigeon berry, and skyflower. In Mexico, the native Nahuatl name...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Skyflower?
The scientific name of Skyflower is Duranta erecta.
What kingdom does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the order Lamiales.
What family does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the family Verbenaceae.
What genus does Skyflower belong to?
Skyflower belongs to the genus Duranta.