Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
scandens
ID:
28039

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Pflanzenw. Ost-Afrikas C (1895) 416

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000027368



Common Names

  • Gynura Plant
  • Purple Passion Plant
  • Velvet Plant


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Synonyms

  • Gynura auriformis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio subalatipetiolatus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio variostipellatus De Wild. [unknown]
  • Gynura taylorii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gynura ruwenzoriensis S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gynura brownii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum ruwenzoriense S.Moore [unknown]
  • Senecio seretii De Wild. [unknown]
  • Senecio rutshuruensis De Wild. [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum scandens Hiern [unknown]
  • Crassocephalum auriforme S.Moore [unknown]

Description

Gynura scandens (also called Climbing Gynura and Climbing Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Southeast Asia. It grows to a height of up to 3 m and has a basal rosette of deeply lobed leaves. The flower heads are composed of white ray florets and yellow disc florets. It grows in a variety of habitats, including grasslands, woodlands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura scandens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura scandens is a small, white, star-shaped bloom with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped nut. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura scandens is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is by division in spring or by seed sown in containers in a cold frame in autumn or spring.

Where to Find Gynura scandens

Gynura scandens is native to tropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Indonesia. It can be found in moist forests and along roadsides.

Gynura scandens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura scandens?

Gynura scandens

What is the common name of Gynura scandens?

Climbing Gynura

What is the natural habitat of Gynura scandens?

It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and along roadsides.

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