Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
colorata
ID:
65544

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Davies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 33(2): 340 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064873



Common Names

  • Purple Passion Plant
  • Purple Velvet Plant
  • Gynura


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Description

Gynura colorata (also called Purple Passion Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has purple-green leaves and small, yellow flower heads. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in gardens.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura colorata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and digestive disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura colorata has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura colorata is a perennial herb that grows in well-drained soils in sunny locations. It can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a flat, lightly moistened soil mix and kept in a warm, sunny location. Once the seedlings have established, they can be transplanted into their permanent location. Division can be done in the spring or fall, with each division containing at least one healthy root.

Where to Find Gynura colorata

Gynura colorata can be found in the tropical regions of Asia and Africa.

Gynura colorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura colorata?

Gynura colorata

What is the common name of Gynura colorata?

Purple Passion Plant

What is the family of Gynura colorata?

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-21812: Based on the initial data import
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.