Duranta repens

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--942
  • Duranta repens
  • L.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Duranta repens
  • Genus: Duranta
  • Synonym: Duranta erecta L.
  • Common/Local Name(s): Golden Dewdrop, Sky Flower and Pigeon Berry.
  • Family: Verbanaceae
  • Botanical Description: Duranta repens is a vigorous, fast-growing evergreen shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 meters (20 feet) in height under ideal conditions, though it typically remains smaller, around 2 to 4 meters (6.5 to 13 feet) in cultivated landscapes. Branching: The plant has a dense, bushy growth habit, with branches that can be either upright or weeping. The leaves are small to medium-sized, lanceolate to ovate, measuring 2 to 7.5 cm (0.8 to 3 inches) in length. They are arranged oppositely along the branches. Leaves are smooth with an entire margin, and they are typically a vibrant green color, adding to the plant's lush appearance. The flowers are borne in drooping, racemose inflorescences that are up to 15 cm (6 inches) long. Flowers are typically blue or violet, though some varieties may have white flowers. They are small, tubular, and grouped in clusters, which makes them particularly attractive to butterflies and other pollinators. The fruits are typically bright yellow or orange when ripe, although some cultivars produce golden or even white berries. The fruits are very ornamental but are toxic if ingested.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowers from around May to October.
  • Plant Uses: Ornamental Uses(Landscape Design & Topiary and Feature Plant), and Medicinal N/B All parts of the plant, especially the berries, are toxic if ingested. They contain plant alkaloids that can cause serious health issues in humans and animals.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Owhipa Choba Rivers State.
  • Habit: Shrub
  • Mode: Wild

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