Status:
valid
Authors:
F.G.Davies
Source:
gcc
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 722 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000037365
Common Names
- Gynura Sundaiaca
- Sundaiaca Gynura
- Sundaiaca Velvet Plant
Description
Gynura sundaiaca (also called Sunda Gynura, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, oval-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It prefers moist and shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura sundaiaca is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat high blood pressure, diabetes, and inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynura sundaiaca has a yellow flower with a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and light green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura sundaiaca is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized every two weeks with a balanced fertilizer. It can be pruned to encourage bushier growth.
Where to Find Gynura sundaiaca
Gynura sundaiaca can be found in Southeast Asia.
Gynura sundaiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura sundaiaca?
Gynura sundaiaca
What is the common name of Gynura sundaiaca?
Sunda Gynura
Where is Gynura sundaiaca found?
Gynura sundaiaca is found in Indonesia
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,