Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Moore
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
J. Nat. Hist. Soc. Siam iv. 147 (1921).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086673
Common Names
- Annam Gynura
- Annam Velvet Plant
- Annam Velvetweed
Description
Gynura annamensis (also called Annam Gynura, Annam Daisy, and Annam Fleabane, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Asia. It grows up to 1 m tall and has yellow flowers. It is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura annamensis is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and digestive problems. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynura annamensis has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura annamensis is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be fertilized in the spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.
Where to Find Gynura annamensis
Gynura annamensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia.
Gynura annamensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura annamensis?
Gynura annamensis
What is the common name of Gynura annamensis?
Annam Gynura
Where is Gynura annamensis found?
Gynura annamensis is found in Southeast Asia.
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,