Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cusimbua
ID:
3093

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1912

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 50: 212 (1912)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000002422



Common Names

  • Gynura Cusimbua
  • Cusimbua
  • Purple Velvet Plant


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Synonyms

  • Crassocephalum cusimbua Kuntze [unknown]
  • Porophyllum cusimbua DC. [unknown]
  • Gynura angulosa Hance [unknown]
  • Gynura cusimbua cusimbua [unknown]
  • Cacalia cusimbua D.Don [unknown]
  • Kleinia cusimbua Less. [unknown]

Description

Gynura cusimbua (also called Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia. It has a woody stem and its leaves are ovate-lanceolate in shape. It grows in moist and shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura cusimbua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura cusimbua has bright yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

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

Where to Find Gynura cusimbua

Gynura cusimbua is found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Gynura cusimbua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura cusimbua?

Gynura cusimbua

What is the natural habitat of Gynura cusimbua?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests.

What is the flowering period of Gynura cusimbua?

It flowers from April to August.

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