The species is native of Florida to Caribbean Island and North America. It is grown in India as a hedge plant. It is shrub grows up to height of 3-15 ft but can be pruned and maintained as per requirement. Leaves are simple, opposite, elliptic to ovate, margins serrate. Flowers are 1-1.5 cm across, blue to lavender coloured, produces in a raceme. Fruits are small, spherical, yellow when ripe.

Cultivars: There are several cultivars of Duranta erecta available, offering variations in flower color and growth habit. For example, \'Alba\' has white flowers, \'Variegata\' has variegated leaves, and \'Sapphire Showers\' features a weeping growth habit.