Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
bahiensis
ID:
1143656

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 4: 134 (1907)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001142994

Common Names

  • Turnera bahiensis
  • Bahiensis Turnera
  • Bahiensis

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Description

Turnera bahiensis (also called Bahia Turnera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to Central and South America. It has a spreading habit and produces yellow flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found in disturbed habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera bahiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a bright yellow flower and is drought tolerant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin conditions, digestive issues, and respiratory problems.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Turnera bahiensis var. truncata Arbo
Turnera bahiensis var. bahiensis

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turnera bahiensis has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in the center. The seedlings are small, round and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera bahiensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is best grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Turnera bahiensis

Turnera bahiensis is native to the Andes Mountains of Peru and Ecuador. It can be found in moist, shady areas at elevations of up to 3,000 meters.

Species in the Turnera genus

Turnera tapajoensis, Turnera triglandulosa, Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera urbanii, Turnera subulata, Turnera steyermarkii, Turnera stenophylla, Turnera thomasii, Turnera waltherioides, Turnera zeasperma, Turnera venosa, Turnera velutina, Turnera riedeliana, Turnera revoluta, Turnera princeps, Turnera pinifolia, Turnera pumilea, Turnera rubrobracteata, Turnera schomburgkiana, Turnera scabra, Turnera curassavica, Turnera coriacea, Turnera collotricha, Turnera annectens, Turnera hatschbachii, Turnera harleyi, Turnera guianensis, Turnera grandiflora, Turnera gardneriana, Turnera foliosa, Turnera elliptica, Turnera asymmetrica, Turnera clauseniana, Turnera aromatica, Turnera argentea, Turnera cipoensis, Turnera cicatricosa, Turnera castilloi, Turnera caatingana, Turnera breviflora, Turnera odorata, Turnera paruana, Turnera orientalis, Turnera oculata, Turnera ignota, Turnera huberi, Turnera macrophylla, Turnera melanorhiza, Turnera marmorata, Turnera luetzelburgii,

Species in the Passifloraceae family

Adenia kigogoensis, Adenia litoralis, Adenia mcdadeana, Adenia metamorpha, Adenia stylosa, Adenia aculeata, Adenia acuta, Adenia adenifera, Adenia antongilliana, Adenia ballyi, Adenia banaensis, Adenia bequaertii, Adenia boivinii, Adenia cardiophylla, Adenia cissampeloides, Adenia cladosepala, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia cordifolia, Adenia crassa, Adenia cynanchifolia, Adenia densiflora, Adenia digitata, Adenia dinklagei, Adenia dolichosiphon, Adenia ecirrosa, Adenia elegans, Adenia ellenbeckii, Adenia epigea, Adenia erecta, Adenia fasciculata, Adenia fernandesiana, Adenia firingalavensis, Adenia fruticosa, Adenia gedoensis, Adenia glauca, Adenia globosa, Adenia globosa, Adenia goetzei, Adenia gracilis, Adenia guineensis, Adenia gummifera, Adenia hastata, Adenia heterophylla, Adenia hondala, Adenia huillensis, Adenia inermis, Adenia isaloensis, Adenia karibaensis, Adenia keramanthus, Adenia kinabaluensis,

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