Status:
valid
Authors:
Sm.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1817
Citation Micro:
Cycl. 36: n.º 2 (1817)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457711
Common Names
- Turnera subulata
- Subulata Turnera
- Subulata Turnera
Synonyms
- Turnera sericea Kunth [unknown]
- Turnera elegans Otto [unknown]
- Turnera ulmifolia elegans (Otto) Urb. [unknown]
- Turnera peruviana Willd. [unknown]
- Turnera trioniflora Sims [unknown]
- Turnera mollis Kunth [unknown]
Description
Turnera subulata (also called Awl-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 subulata 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
Turnera subulata flowers are small, yellowish-green in colour, and have four petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Turnera subulata is a shrub native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. The seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained soil in a sunny location. The cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained soil. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. The plants should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Turnera subulata
Turnera subulata is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Turnera subulata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Turnera subulata?
Turnera subulata
What is the common name of Turnera subulata?
Subulate Turnera
Where is Turnera subulata found?
Turnera subulata 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,