Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calciphila
ID:
92015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kerr

Source:
gcc

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1935: 330 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000091344



Common Names

  • Calciphila
  • Gynura calciphila
  • Gynura


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Synonyms

  • Gynura calciphila calciphila [unknown]

Description

Gynura calciphila (also called Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Africa. It has a woody stem and velvety, purple flower heads. It grows in moist grasslands and forest edges.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura calciphila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock, as well as for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura calciphila has yellow flowers with a diameter of 2-3 cm. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura calciphila is a perennial herb that is native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Gynura calciphila

Gynura calciphila can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, France, Italy, Greece, and Turkey.

Gynura calciphila FAQ

What type of soil does Gynura calciphila prefer?

Gynura calciphila prefers well-drained, sandy soils.

What is the optimal temperature for Gynura calciphila?

Gynura calciphila prefers temperatures between 65 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

What is the optimal light for Gynura calciphila?

Gynura calciphila prefers partial shade to full shade.

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,

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