Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
taitungensis
ID:
1328148

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.S.Ying

Source:
ipni

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Coloured Ill. Fl. Taiwan 5: 600 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340602



Common Names

  • Gynura Taitungensis
  • Taitung Gynura
  • Taitungensis Gynura


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Description

Gynura taitungensis (also called 'Taitung Gynura', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to the tropical regions of Asia, where it grows in humid forests and grasslands. It has a short stem and small, yellow flowers. The leaves are oval-shaped and the stems are green.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura taitungensis is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura taitungensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura taitungensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix, and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plants should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a light, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Gynura taitungensis

Gynura taitungensis is native to Taiwan and can be found in specialty nurseries and online retailers.

Gynura taitungensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura taitungensis?

Gynura taitungensis

What is the common name of Gynura taitungensis?

Taitung Gynura

What is the natural habitat of Gynura taitungensis?

Tropical forests of Taiwan

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

Shao Shun Ying (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.S.Ying' in the authors string.