Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
33978

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 300 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033307



Common Names

  • Aurantiaca Gynura
  • Aurantiaca Daisy
  • Aurantiaca Fleabane


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Synonyms

  • Crassocephalum aurantiacum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum aurantiacum aurantiacum [unknown]
  • Cacalia aurantiaca Blume [unknown]
  • Senecio blumeanus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gynura aurantiaca robusta Zoll. & Mor. [unknown]
  • Gynura aurantiaca ovata Miq. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum aurantiacum chrysanthum Kuntze [unknown]
  • Gynura aurantiaca aurantiaca [unknown]

Description

Gynura aurantiaca (also called Orange Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is an annual herb with bright orange flowers that bloom in the summer. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in dry, sandy soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura aurantiaca is a drought-tolerant plant that is used in landscaping and gardening. It is also used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gynura aurantiaca sub. parviflora (F.G.Davies) Vanij. & Kadereit
Gynura aurantiaca sub. aurantiaca

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura aurantiaca is a bright orange, daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a short, stiff, bristly pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single, narrow, pointed leaf and a small, bright orange, daisy-like flower.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura aurantiaca is an annual plant native to tropical Asia. It can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Gynura aurantiaca

Gynura aurantiaca is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the countries of Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Gynura aurantiaca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura aurantiaca?

Gynura aurantiaca

What is the common name of Gynura aurantiaca?

Orange Velvet Plant

What is the natural habitat of Gynura aurantiaca?

Tropical and subtropical forests

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,