Status:
valid
Authors:
(Staples) Staples
Source:
ipni
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Blumea 51: 451 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000157602
Common Names
- Mixed Bindweed
- Mixed Morning Glory
- Mixed Duperreya
Synonyms
- Porana commixta Staples [unknown]
Description
Duperreya commixta (also called Mixed Duperreya, among many other common names) is a shrub native to India. It has long, thin leaves and yellow-green flowers. It grows in tropical and subtropical habitats, such as forests and gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Duperreya commixta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Duperreya commixta has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Duperreya commixta is a perennial, evergreen vine that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings can be taken from the tips of the stems and rooted in a moist medium. Once established, Duperreya commixta requires minimal care and can tolerate a wide range of soil types and climates.
Where to Find Duperreya commixta
Duperreya commixta can be found in the tropical forests of India, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh.
Duperreya commixta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Duperreya commixta?
Duperreya commixta
What is the common name of Duperreya commixta?
Commixta morning glory
What is the family of Duperreya commixta?
Convolvulaceae
Species in the Duperreya genus
Species in the Convolvulaceae family
Aniseia harmandii,
Aniseia martinicensis,
Aniseia argentina,
Aniseia luxurians,
Argyreia adpressa,
Argyreia apoensis,
Argyreia arakuensis,
Argyreia atropurpurea,
Argyreia barbata,
Argyreia barbigera,
Argyreia barnesii,
Argyreia bifrons,
Argyreia boholensis,
Argyreia boseana,
Argyreia bracteosa,
Argyreia breviscapa,
Argyreia caudata,
Argyreia celebica,
Argyreia cinerea,
Argyreia coacta,
Argyreia confusa,
Argyreia congesta,
Argyreia coonoorensis,
Argyreia corneri,
Argyreia crispa,
Argyreia cucullata,
Argyreia cymosa,
Argyreia daltonii,
Argyreia discolor,
Argyreia elliptica,
Argyreia erinacea,
Argyreia fulgens,
Argyreia glabra,
Argyreia hancorniifolia,
Argyreia hirsutissima,
Argyreia hookeri,
Argyreia involucrata,
Argyreia kerrii,
Argyreia kleiniana,
Argyreia kunstleri,
Argyreia kurzii,
Argyreia lamii,
Argyreia lanceolata,
Argyreia laotica,
Argyreia lawii,
Argyreia leschenaultii,
Argyreia linggaensis,
Argyreia longifolia,
Argyreia luzonensis,
Argyreia maingayi,