Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Davies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 724 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071771
Common Names
- Gynura batorensis
- Bato Gynura
- Bato's Velvet Plant
Description
Gynura batorensis (also called Batore's gynura, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It has large, oval leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura batorensis is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gynura batorensis is yellow, with a single yellow seed in the center. The seedlings are small and have a yellowish-green color. The seeds are small and oval-shaped.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura batorensis is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring, as they require a period of cold stratification. The seeds should be sown in a shallow furrow and lightly covered with soil. Water regularly until the plants are established. Division can be done in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Gynura batorensis
Gynura batorensis is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. It is typically found in open meadows, grasslands, and along roadsides.
Gynura batorensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura batorensis?
Gynura batorensis
What is the natural habitat of Gynura batorensis?
Gynura batorensis is native to Southeast Asia.
What are the common names of Gynura batorensis?
Common names of Gynura batorensis include velvet plant, purple velvet plant, and purple passion vine.
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,