Status:
valid
Authors:
N.E.Br.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1910
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1910: 193 (1910)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000658159
Common Names
- Duvalia Sulcata
- Sulcata Duvalia
- Sulcata Daisy
Description
Duvalia sulcata (also called Sulcate duvalia, among many other common names) is a succulent plant native to South Africa. It has a single stem with a rosette of fleshy, triangular-shaped leaves. It grows in rocky, sandy soils in the dry, hot regions of South Africa.
Uses & Benefits
Duvalia sulcata is used as an ornamental plant, for its edible fruit, and for its medicinal properties.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Duvalia sulcata sub. seminuda (Lavranos) Meve
Duvalia sulcata sub. sudanensis Plowes
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duvalia sulcata has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Duvalia sulcata: This plant is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and regular watering. Propagation can be done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Duvalia sulcata
Duvalia sulcata is found in the Western Cape Province of South Africa.
Duvalia sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duvalia sulcata?
Duvalia sulcata
Where does Duvalia sulcata grow?
Duvalia sulcata grows in tropical and subtropical regions.
What is the common name of Duvalia sulcata?
Duvalia sulcata is commonly known as the creeping daisy.
Species in the Duvalia genus
Duvalia angustiloba,
Duvalia caespitosa,
Duvalia corderoyi,
Duvalia eilensis,
Duvalia elegans,
Duvalia galgallensis,
Duvalia gracilis,
Duvalia immaculata,
Duvalia maculata,
Duvalia modesta,
Duvalia parviflora,
Duvalia pillansii,
Duvalia polita,
Duvalia pubescens,
Duvalia somalensis,
Duvalia sulcata,
Duvalia velutina,
Duvalia vestita,
Species in the Apocynaceae family
Acokanthera laevigata,
Acokanthera oblongifolia,
Acokanthera oppositifolia,
Acokanthera rotundata,
Acokanthera schimperi,
Adenium boehmianum,
Adenium multiflorum,
Adenium obesum,
Adenium oleifolium,
Adenium swazicum,
Adenium dhofarense,
Aganosma breviloba,
Aganosma cymosa,
Aganosma gracilis,
Aganosma lacei,
Aganosma petelotii,
Aganosma schlechteriana,
Aganosma siamensis,
Aganosma wallichii,
Aganosma heynei,
Alafia alba,
Alafia barteri,
Alafia benthamii,
Alafia berrieri,
Alafia calophylla,
Alafia caudata,
Alafia erythrophthalma,
Alafia falcata,
Alafia fuscata,
Alafia insularis,
Alafia intermedia,
Alafia landolphioides,
Alafia lucida,
Alafia microstylis,
Alafia multiflora,
Alafia nigrescens,
Alafia orientalis,
Alafia parciflora,
Alafia pauciflora,
Alafia perrieri,
Alafia schumannii,
Alafia thouarsii,
Alafia vallium,
Alafia verschuereni,
Alafia whytei,
Alafia zambesiaca,
Allamanda calcicola,
Allamanda angustifolia,
Allamanda blanchetii,
Allamanda cathartica,