Turnera longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
458952
Status:
valid
Authors:
Triana ex Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 99 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458284
Common Names
- Turnera longipes
- Long-pedicled Turnera
- Long-pedicled Yellow Alder
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Turnera longipes (also called Long-stalked Turner, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Turnera longipes has white flowers with yellow anthers and a red stigma. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
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Turnera longipes 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 longipes
Turnera longipes is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Turnera longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera longipes?
Turnera longipes
What is the common name of Turnera longipes?
Long-stalked Turnera
What is the family of Turnera longipes?
Turneraceae
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2519519: Based on the initial data import
Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
José Jerónimo Triana (1828-1890): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Triana' in the authors string.