Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
travancorica
ID:
64947

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.W.Sm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rec. Bot. Surv. India 6: 29. 1914

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064276



Common Names

  • Gynura travancorica
  • Travancore Gynura
  • Travancore Velvet Plant


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Description

Gynura travancorica (also called Travancore Gynura, among many other common names) is an annual herb found in India. It has bright green leaves and small, yellow flowers. It grows in sunny, dry areas and is often found in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura travancorica has been used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura travancorica is a yellow, daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, brown, flat disc. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura travancorica is an evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Gynura travancorica

Gynura travancorica is native to India. It is found in dry, open areas such as grasslands and scrublands.

Gynura travancorica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura travancorica?

Gynura travancorica

What is the natural habitat of Gynura travancorica?

Gynura travancorica is native to India and Sri Lanka.

What is the flower color of Gynura travancorica?

The flowers of Gynura travancorica are yellow.

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,

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