Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brassii
ID:
89838

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Davies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 726 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000089167



Common Names

  • Brass's Gynura
  • Brass's Velvet Plant
  • Gynura brassii


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Description

Gynura brassii (also called Brass's Gynura, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It grows in grasslands, meadows, and open woods. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura brassii is used to treat digestive problems, such as indigestion and constipation. It is also believed to have anti-inflammatory and antispasmodic properties, and is used to treat respiratory problems, such as bronchitis and asthma.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura brassii is yellow and has a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are black and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are green and have a height of about 10 cm.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura brassii is a perennial herb that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or seed. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost.

Where to Find Gynura brassii

Gynura brassii can be found in tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, and Malaysia.

Gynura brassii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura brassii?

Gynura brassii

What type of plant is Gynura brassii?

It is an herbaceous perennial

Where is Gynura brassii found?

It 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-45486: Based on the initial data import
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.