Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
micheliana
ID:
35285

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.-G.Adam

Source:
gcc

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Bull. Inst. Fondam. Afrique Noire, Sér. A., Sci. Nat. 35(1): 81. 1973

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034614



Common Names

  • Micheliana Gynura
  • Micheliana Velvet Plant
  • Micheliana Purple Velvet Plant


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Description

Gynura micheliana (also called Michel's Gynura, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to the Mediterranean region. It has long, narrow leaves and yellow flower heads. It grows in dry grasslands, scrublands, and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura micheliana is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It is also used medicinally to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura micheliana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and shiny. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a single stem and a white taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura micheliana is a perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be grown from seed or by division of the rootstock. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. Division of the rootstock should be done in early spring or autumn. The plant prefers full sun and moist soil.

Where to Find Gynura micheliana

Gynura micheliana can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia.

Gynura micheliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura micheliana?

Gynura micheliana

What is the common name of Gynura micheliana?

Michel's gynura

What is the habitat of Gynura micheliana?

It grows in grasslands and meadows

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-133473: Based on the initial data import
Jacques-George Adam (1909-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-G.Adam' in the authors string.