Status:
valid
Authors:
W.W.Sm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 8: 322 (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000026831
Common Names
- White-stemmed Gynura
- Gynura
- Gynura albicaulis
Description
Gynura albicaulis (also called White-Stemmed Gynura, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has an upright habit and grows to a height of 1-2m. It has small, yellow-green flowers in spring and summer. It grows in a variety of habitats, including dry forests, woodlands, and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura albicaulis is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of nectar for bees and other pollinators. It is also used for erosion control and as a source of food for birds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynura albicaulis is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, delicate, and have a yellow-green color.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura albicaulis is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2m in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a sunny position in well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gynura albicaulis
Gynura albicaulis can be found in tropical and subtropical areas of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Gynura albicaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura albicaulis?
Gynura albicaulis
What is the common name of Gynura albicaulis?
White-stemmed Gynura
What is the habitat of Gynura albicaulis?
It is found in 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,