Status:
valid
Authors:
Thwaites
Source:
gcc
Year:
1860
Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. Zeyl. : 166 (1860)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095607
Common Names
- Gynura
- Longevity Spinach
- Purple Passion Plant
Description
Gynura hispida (also called 'Hairy Velvet Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has hairy, velvety leaves and yellow flower heads. It typically grows in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura hispida is used as an ornamental plant, and its leaves can be used in salads and as a vegetable. It also has medicinal properties, and is used to treat digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gynura hispida are small, yellow-green, and have four petals. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have thin, green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura hispida is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is relatively low maintenance and can tolerate drought. It can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division.
Where to Find Gynura hispida
Gynura hispida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Gynura hispida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura hispida?
Gynura hispida
What is the common name of Gynura hispida?
Hairy Gynura
What is the natural habitat of Gynura hispida?
It is found in dry, open habitats in western North America, from British Columbia to California and east to Wyoming
Species in the Gynura genus
Gynura cusimbua,
Gynura hmopaengensis,
Gynura bicolor,
Gynura emeiensis,
Gynura procumbens,
Gynura japonica,
Gynura papillosa,
Gynura grandifolia,
Gynura zeylanica,
Gynura malaccensis,
Gynura valeriana,
Gynura drymophila,
Gynura proschii,
Gynura albicaulis,
Gynura scandens,
Gynura elberti,
Gynura abbreviata,
Gynura vidaliana,
Gynura aurantiaca,
Gynura longifolia,
Gynura micheliana,
Gynura sundaiaca,
Gynura fulva,
Gynura formosana,
Gynura panershenia,
Gynura integrifolia,
Gynura rubiginosa,
Gynura molleri,
Gynura travancorica,
Gynura colorata,
Gynura nepalensis,
Gynura rubiginosa,
Gynura barbareifolia,
Gynura travancorica,
Gynura batorensis,
Gynura colaniae,
Gynura amplexicaulis,
Gynura steenisii,
Gynura pseudochina,
Gynura sechellensis,
Gynura annamensis,
Gynura brassii,
Gynura calciphila,
Gynura hispida,
Gynura truncata,
Gynura nitida,
Gynura elliptica,
Gynura divaricata,
Gynura campanulata,
Gynura carnosula,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,