Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 118 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458187
Common Names
- Curassavica Turnera
- Curassavica
- Turnera Curassavica
Description
Turnera curassavica (also called 'Curassavica Turnera', among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to South America. It has small, oval-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera curassavica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and fodder for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turnera curassavica is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turnera curassavica is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Turnera curassavica
Turnera curassavica is native to tropical and subtropical America.
Turnera curassavica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera curassavica?
Turnera curassavica
What type of plant is Turnera curassavica?
It is a shrub
Where is Turnera curassavica found?
It is found in tropical 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,