Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
nepalensis
ID:
68588

Status:
valid

Authors:
DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 300 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000067917



Common Names

  • Gynura nepalensis
  • Nepal Gynura
  • Nepal Velvet Plant


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Synonyms

  • Gynura nudibasis (H.Lév. & Vaniot) Lauener & D.K.Ferguson [unknown]
  • Gynura dielsii H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Senecio nepalensis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio nudibasis H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Gynura nepalensis nepalensis [unknown]
  • Gynura nepalensis thomsonii C.B.Clarke [unknown]
  • Gynura foetens DC. [unknown]
  • Cacalia flava Buch.-Ham. ex Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Senecio foetens Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia foetens Wall. [unknown]
  • Cacalia nepalensis Spreng. ex DC. [unknown]

Description

Gynura nepalensis (also called Nepal velvet plant, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to Nepal. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura nepalensis is a perennial plant that is native to Nepal. It is often used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. The leaves can be used to make a tea that has a mild, sweet flavor. The flowers can be used to make a fragrant syrup or used as a garnish on desserts.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura nepalensis has small yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura nepalensis is a perennial plant that is native to Nepal. It can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It should be watered regularly and fertilized in the spring.

Where to Find Gynura nepalensis

Gynura nepalensis is native to Nepal and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Gynura nepalensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura nepalensis?

Gynura nepalensis

What is the common name of Gynura nepalensis?

Nepal Gynura

What is the natural habitat of Gynura nepalensis?

Grasslands, scrublands, and disturbed areas

What is the flowering period of Gynura nepalensis?

April to June

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