Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elberti
ID:
30153

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Kost.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1933

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 34: 25 (1933)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000029482



Common Names

  • Elbert's Gynura
  • Elbert's Velvet Plant
  • Purple Velvet Plant


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Description

Gynura elberti (also called Elbert's Velvet Plant, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It has yellow flowers and is native to Europe and North Africa. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura elberti is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known for its attractive yellow flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura elberti has yellow flowers with a dark center. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura elberti is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can be grown in a wide range of soil types. It is best to divide the plant in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in the spring and kept moist until germination. It can be propagated by cuttings in the summer months.

Where to Find Gynura elberti

Gynura elberti is found in the mountains of Central and East Asia.

Gynura elberti FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura elberti?

Gynura elberti

What is the natural habitat of Gynura elberti?

Grasslands and open woodlands

What is the flowering period of Gynura elberti?

Summer

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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