Status:
valid
Authors:
Arbo
Source:
ipni
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Bonplandia 24(1): 24. 2015 [Jun 2015]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001356697
Description
Turnera confertiflora (also called Clustered Turnera, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Turneraceae family. It is an herbaceous plant native to Mexico. It grows in dry montane forests at elevations of 1,000 to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera confertiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and flowers, and its long flowering period.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turnera confertiflora is a yellow-orange color with a long and slender tube-like structure. The seed is a small, dark-brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are thin, green, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turnera confertiflora is a shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist and warm. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and rooted in a moist and warm environment. The shrub prefers full sun and regular watering.
Where to Find Turnera confertiflora
Turnera confertiflora is native to Mexico and Central America.
Turnera confertiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera confertiflora?
Turnera confertiflora
What is the common name of Turnera confertiflora?
Dense-flowered Turnera
What is the natural habitat of Turnera confertiflora?
Tropical and subtropical regions
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,