Status:
valid
Authors:
Urb.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 4: 136 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457714
Common Names
- Turnera stenophylla
- Stenophylla Turnera
- Stenophylla Turnera
Description
Turnera stenophylla (also called Narrow-leaved turnera, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to South America. It has a spreading habit and can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is often found in forests, woodlands, and shrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Turnera stenophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to attract butterflies and birds to gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Turnera stenophylla is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower that grows in clusters. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, round-shaped seedlings.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turnera stenophylla can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil mix. Both methods require bright indirect light and regular watering.
Where to Find Turnera stenophylla
Turnera stenophylla is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Turnera stenophylla FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera stenophylla?
Turnera stenophylla
What is the common name of Turnera stenophylla?
Narrow-leaved Turnera
Where is Turnera stenophylla found?
Turnera stenophylla is found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam
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,