Duranta

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Duranta
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae Division: Magnoliophyta Class: Magnoliopsida Order: Lamiales Family: Verbenaceae Genus: Duranta
Species
Duranta dombeyana Duranta erecta Duranta lorentzii Duranta repens Duranta triacantha

Duranta is the common name of a plant and a genus that contains 17 species of shrubs and small trees that are native from southern Florida to Mexico and South America. It can bear tough weather and is grown for hedge purposes too.

Duranta is used in Pakistan as a hedge or as an ornamental plant.

Golden Duranta

Duranta repens L.