Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
vidaliana
ID:
31488

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
gcc

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. i. 144 (1906).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000030817



Common Names

  • Vidal's Gynura
  • Vidal's Velvet Plant
  • Vidal's Velvetweed


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Synonyms

  • Gynura subglabra Merr. [unknown]
  • Gynura acuminatissima Merr. [unknown]
  • Gynura purpurascens S.Vidal [unknown]
  • Gynura macgregorii Merr. [unknown]
  • Gynura vidaliana vidaliana [unknown]
  • Cacalia purpurascens Wall. [unknown]

Description

Gynura vidaliana (also called 'Purple velvet plant' and 'Purple passion', among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to tropical regions of Asia. It has velvety, purple-green leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura vidaliana is used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, as an ornamental plant, and as a source of food for animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Gynura vidaliana var. apoensis (Elmer) F.G.Davies

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gynura vidaliana has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura vidaliana is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown from seed sown in spring or autumn, or divided in spring or autumn. It can also be propagated by cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gynura vidaliana

Gynura vidaliana can be found in the tropical rainforests of South America, from Brazil to Peru.

Gynura vidaliana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura vidaliana?

Gynura vidaliana

What type of plant is Gynura vidaliana?

It is a shrub

Where is Gynura vidaliana found?

It is found in South America

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