Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steenisii
ID:
75252

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Davies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 724 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000074581



Common Names

  • Steenis' Gynura
  • Steenis' Velvet Plant
  • Steenis' Velvet Plant


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Description

Gynura steenisii (also called Steenis' gynura, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Southeast Asia. It typically grows in moist, shaded areas such as forests and stream banks. It has small, yellow flower heads and deeply lobed leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura steenisii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura steenisii is a small, yellow, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura steenisii is an easy-to-grow, evergreen shrub that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer, and should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn, and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Gynura steenisii

Gynura steenisii can be found in Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines.

Gynura steenisii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura steenisii?

Gynura steenisii

What is the common name of Gynura steenisii?

Steenis' Gynura

What type of plant is Gynura steenisii?

Perennial herb

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-31301: Based on the initial data import
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.