Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
discors
ID:
460481

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 14: 147 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459813

Common Names

  • Turnera discors
  • Discors Turnera
  • Discors Turner

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Description

Turnera discors (also called Discor's Turnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera discors is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fuel wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turnera discors is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera discors is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a moist medium. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Turnera discors

Turnera discors is native to South America and can be found in open woodlands and grasslands.

Turnera discors FAQ

What type of plant is Turnera discors?

Turnera discors is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Turnera discors grow?

Turnera discors grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What color are the flowers of Turnera discors?

The flowers of Turnera discors are usually yellow or white.

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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