Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
458874

Status:
valid

Authors:
Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1883

Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 107 (1883)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458206

Common Names

  • Turnera elliptica
  • Elliptic turnera
  • Elliptic yellow-flowered turnera

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Description

Turnera elliptica (also called 'Elliptica 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 elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Turnera elliptica 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera elliptica 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 elliptica

Turnera elliptica is native to tropical and subtropical America.

Turnera elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera elliptica?

Turnera elliptica

What are the common names of Turnera elliptica?

Elliptic yellowtops, Elliptic turnera

What is the natural habitat of Turnera elliptica?

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,

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