Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
Jahrb. Königl. Bot. Gart. Berlin 2: 133 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000458316
Common Names
- Turnera pernambucensis
- Pernambuco Turnera
- Pernambuco Yellow Alder
Description
Turnera pernambucensis (also called Pernambuco Turner, among many other common names) is a shrub-like plant that grows up to 1.5 meters tall. It is native to Central America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera pernambucensis has been used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fuel.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turnera pernambucensis is a small, yellow, five-petalled flower with a long corolla tube. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a short stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turnera pernambucensis 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 pernambucensis
Turnera pernambucensis is native to Brazil and is found in the Atlantic Forest.
Turnera pernambucensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera pernambucensis?
Turnera pernambucensis
What is the common name of Turnera pernambucensis?
Pernambuco Turnera
What is the natural range of Turnera pernambucensis?
Eastern North 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,