Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
odorata
ID:
458919

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1792

Citation Micro:
Actes Soc. Hist. Nat. Paris 1: 107 (1792)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458251

Common Names

  • Turnera odorata
  • Vanilla Flower
  • Damiana

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Synonyms

  • Turnera parviflora Benth. [unknown]
  • Turnera corchorifolia Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Turnera hexandra Spreng. [unknown]

Description

Turnera odorata (also called Damiana, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to the tropical regions of Mexico and Central America. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m and has yellow or white flowers. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in open woodlands, along roadsides, and in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera odorata 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 odorata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera odorata is a species of flowering plant in the family Passifloraceae. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 0°C (32°F).

Where to Find Turnera odorata

Turnera odorata is found in the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Turnera odorata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera odorata?

Turnera odorata

What is the common name of Turnera odorata?

Damiana

What is the family of Turnera odorata?

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,

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