Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1834
Citation Micro:
Contr. Bot. India 24; et Prod. vi. 299.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115716
Common Names
- Gynura
- Velvet Plant
- Purple Passion Plant
Synonyms
- Gynura simplex Dalzell & A.Gibson [unknown]
- Senecio heyneanus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
- Gynura incana Druce [unknown]
Description
Gynura nitida (also called Gynura, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant with yellow flowers. It is native to Europe and can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura nitida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal herb for treating digestive issues, skin problems, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynura nitida has small yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura nitida is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seeds or stem cuttings. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune regularly to maintain a neat and tidy shape.
Where to Find Gynura nitida
Gynura nitida is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical and subtropical regions.
Gynura nitida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura nitida?
Gynura nitida
What is the common name of Gynura nitida?
Shiny Gynura
Where does Gynura nitida grow?
It grows in the mountains of India and Sri Lanka
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,