Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
japonica
ID:
11760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Thunb.) Juel

Source:
gcc

Year:
1891

Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 1(3): 86 (1891)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011089



Common Names

  • Gynura Japonica
  • Japonica Gynura
  • Gynura


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Description

Gynura japonica (also called Japanese Gynura, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It is native to Japan, and is commonly found in grasslands, meadows and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura japonica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Gynura japonica flower is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura japonica is an evergreen perennial that grows best in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated from cuttings or division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in spring or fall, and the divided plants should be replanted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Gynura japonica

Gynura japonica can be found in Japan.

Gynura japonica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura japonica?

Gynura japonica

What type of plant is Gynura japonica?

Herb

Where is Gynura japonica native to?

Japan

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-110749: Based on the initial data import
Carl Peter Thunberg (1743-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thunb.' in the authors string.
Hans Oscar Juel (1863-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Juel' in the authors string.