Status:
valid
Authors:
Gagnep.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 68: 120 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000045425
Common Names
- Gynura Integrifolia
- Whole-Leaf Velvet Plant
- Whole-Leaf Gynura
Description
Gynura integrifolia (also called Longevity Spinach, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to tropical Asia. It has large, oval-shaped leaves that are green on top and purple underneath. It is found in tropical forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura integrifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, inflammation, and diabetes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynura integrifolia has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of 1-2 cm. Its seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of basal leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura integrifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It is best grown in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer, and divisions can be made in early spring or late summer.
Where to Find Gynura integrifolia
Gynura integrifolia is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.
Gynura integrifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhamnus rhodopea?
Rhamnus rhodopea
What is the common name of Rhamnus rhodopea?
No common name
Where is Rhamnus rhodopea native to?
Bulgaria
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,