Status:
valid
Authors:
Zoll. & Moritzi
Source:
gcc
Year:
1845
Citation Micro:
Natuur- Geneesk. Arch. Ned.-Indië ii. (1845) 265.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000132733
Common Names
- Carnosula Gynura
- Gynura
- Gynura Carnosula
Description
Gynura carnosula (also called Velvet Leaf, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It has a thick, woody stem and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has large, velvety leaves and yellow or white flowers. It is found in dry, rocky areas and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura carnosula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gynura carnosula are small, yellow and daisy-like. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura carnosula is a perennial herb that is best propagated by division. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Gynura carnosula
Gynura carnosula is native to Southeast Asia, particularly in Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.
Gynura carnosula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura carnosula?
Gynura carnosula
What is the common name of Gynura carnosula?
Fleshy Gynura
What is the family of Gynura carnosula?
Asteraceae
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,