Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
guianensis
ID:
458867

Status:
valid

Authors:
Aubl.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1775

Citation Micro:
Hist. Pl. Guiane : 291 (1775)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458199

Common Names

  • Turnera guianensis
  • Guianensis Turnera
  • Guianensis Turnera Plant

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Synonyms

  • Turnera humboldtii Spreng. [unknown]
  • Tribolacis juncea Griseb. [unknown]

Description

Turnera guianensis (also called 'Guianese 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 guianensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turnera guianensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera guianensis is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. When propagating from seeds, it is best to sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating from cuttings, it is best to take semi-hardwood cuttings in the spring or summer and root them in a moist soil mix. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into their permanent location.

Where to Find Turnera guianensis

Turnera guianensis is found in tropical and subtropical America.

Turnera guianensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera guianensis?

Turnera guianensis

What type of plant is Turnera guianensis?

It is a shrub

Where is Turnera guianensis 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,

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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,