Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
sancta
ID:
460490

Status:
valid

Authors:
Arbo

Source:
cmp

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Bonplandia (Corrientes) 14: 158 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000459822

Common Names

  • Turnera sancta
  • Sancta Turnera
  • Sancta Turner

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Description

Turnera sancta (also called Holy Turnera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South America. It has heart-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It grows in moist areas, such as grasslands, meadows, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera sancta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant to treat fever and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Turnera sancta is a small, yellow, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, oval-shaped seedlings with a yellow center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera sancta is an evergreen shrub that is native to South America. It grows in moist, well-drained soils and prefers full sun to partial shade. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. To propagate by seed, sow the seed in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take cuttings in spring or summer and root them in a moist medium. Water regularly and fertilize in spring.

Where to Find Turnera sancta

Turnera sancta is native to Mexico and Central America. It can be found in dry, rocky areas and along roadsides.

Turnera sancta FAQ

What type of plant is Turnera sancta?

Turnera sancta is an evergreen shrub.

Where does Turnera sancta grow?

Turnera sancta grows in moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade.

What color are the flowers of Turnera sancta?

The flowers of Turnera sancta are usually yellow or white.

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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