Status:
valid
Authors:
Trimen
Source:
gcc
Year:
1895
Citation Micro:
Handb. Fl. Ceylon 3: 44 (1895)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021074
Common Names
- Gynura Zeylanica
- Curry Leaf
- Curry Plant
Description
Gynura zeylanica (also called Ceylon Gynura, among many other common names) is an annual herb with yellow flowers and lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South Asia and grows in moist, disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gynura zeylanica is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gynura zeylanica has small, yellow flowers with a diameter of about 0.5 cm. Its seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a rosette-like structure with hairy leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gynura zeylanica is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a sunny location. Division is best done in spring or early summer.
Where to Find Gynura zeylanica
Gynura zeylanica is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world and can be found in moist habitats such as wetlands, marshes, and swamps. It is also found in parts of Asia, Africa, and South America.
Gynura zeylanica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gynura zeylanica?
Gynura zeylanica
What is the common name of Gynura zeylanica?
Ceylon gynura
What is the natural habitat of Gynura zeylanica?
Gynura zeylanica is native to the tropical regions of Asia, including India, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
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,