Turnera caatingana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caatingana
ID:
458897
Status:
valid
Authors:
Arbo
Source:
cmp
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 10(1–4): 66. 2000
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458229
Common Names
- Turnera caatingana
- Caatinga turnera
- Caatinga yellow-flowered turnera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Turnera caatingana (also called Caatinga Turner, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of Brazil. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow or white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera caatingana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties that can help in treating various skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turnera caatingana has yellow flowers with five petals and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and dark green.
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Turnera caatingana is a perennial plant that can be grown from seeds or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation from cuttings is the easiest way to propagate this plant. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and placed in a pot with moist soil. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, bright location until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into the garden.
Where to Find Turnera caatingana
Turnera caatingana is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest.
Turnera caatingana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera caatingana?
Turnera caatingana
What are the common names of Turnera caatingana?
Caatinga yellowtops, Caatinga turnera
What is the natural habitat of Turnera caatingana?
It is found in dry, disturbed areas in the Caribbean, Central and South America
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519436: Based on the initial data import
María Mercedes Arbo (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arbo' in the authors string.