Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Davies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 719 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030421
Common Names
- Purple Gynura
- Velvet Plant
- Lavender Lambs Ear
Description
Gynura abbreviata (also called 'Short-leaved Gynura', among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Central and South America. It is a low-growing plant with yellow flowers and small, oval-shaped leaves. It typically grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura abbreviata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynura abbreviata is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped nutlet. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura abbreviata is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Regular watering is necessary to keep the soil moist. Fertilize once a month with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Gynura abbreviata
Gynura abbreviata is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Gynura abbreviata FAQ
What is the growth rate of Gynura abbreviata?
Gynura abbreviata is a fast-growing species that can reach up to 1.5 m in height.
What is the ideal soil type for Gynura abbreviata?
Gynura abbreviata prefers moist, well-drained soils with a pH of 6.0-7.5.
What is the ideal temperature for Gynura abbreviata?
Gynura abbreviata prefers temperatures between 15-30°C.
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,