Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pseudochina
ID:
85573

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) DC.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 299 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000084902



Common Names

  • Gynura pseudochina
  • Velvet Plant
  • Purple Passion Plant


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Synonyms

  • Senecio pseudochina L. [unknown]
  • Gynura nudicaulis Arn. [unknown]
  • Senecio miniatus (Welw.) Staner [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum pseudochina Kuntze [unknown]
  • Cacalia bulbosa Lour. [unknown]
  • Senecio nudicaulis Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gynura bulbosa Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Gynura sinuata DC. [unknown]
  • Senecio bulbosus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Senecio somalensis Chiov. [unknown]
  • Gynura eximia S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio hamiltonianus Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Cacalia sagittaria B.Heyne [unknown]
  • Gynura miniata miniata [unknown]
  • Gynura bodinieri Levl. [unknown]
  • Gynura miniata orientalis O.Hoffm. [unknown]
  • Gynura bodinieri H.Lév. [unknown]
  • Cacalia maculata Buch.-Ham. ex Steud. [unknown]
  • Senecio biflorus Burm.f. [unknown]
  • Gynura miniata Welw. [unknown]
  • Senecio bulbosus Hook. & Arn. ex Levl. [unknown]
  • Senecio crassipes H.Lév. & Vaniot [unknown]
  • Gynura somalensis (Chiov.) Cufod. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum miniatum Hiern [unknown]

Description

Gynura pseudochina (also called 'Chinese Velvet Plant', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, yellow flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura pseudochina is used as an ornamental plant, for medicinal purposes, and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura pseudochina has yellow flowers with five petals and a diameter of about 1 cm. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a diameter of about 1 mm. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura pseudochina is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to sow the seeds in the spring or early summer and keep the soil moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Gynura pseudochina

Gynura pseudochina is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry grasslands and rocky hillsides.

Gynura pseudochina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura pseudochina?

Gynura pseudochina

What type of plant is Gynura pseudochina?

Herbaceous perennial

Where is Gynura pseudochina native to?

Asia

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-41329: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.