Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
truncata
ID:
115896

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kerr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 331 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000115225

Common Names

  • Gynura truncata
  • Truncated Gynura
  • Truncata Gynura

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Description

Gynura truncata (also called Truncate Gynura, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and a dense, rounded crown of small, green leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in grasslands, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura truncata is used as an ornamental plant, as a medicinal plant, and as a culinary herb. It is also used to make essential oils, perfumes, and dyes. The leaves and flowers are used to make tea and the plant is also used to make natural insect repellents.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura truncata is yellow with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are thin and have a light green colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura truncata is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It can be grown from seed or cuttings. When sowing the seeds, it is important to keep the soil moist and warm. The seedlings should be thinned out when they reach a height of about 10 cm. Cuttings can be taken from the stems and planted in moist soil. They should be kept in a warm, sunny spot and watered regularly.

Where to Find Gynura truncata

Gynura truncata is native to the tropical regions of South America.

Gynura truncata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura truncata?

Gynura truncata

What is the common name of Gynura truncata?

Truncata Gynura

What is the natural habitat of Gynura truncata?

Dry grasslands and open woodlands

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,