Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
ulmifolia
ID:
458376

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 271 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457708

Common Names

  • Turnera ulmifolia
  • Ulmifolia Turnera
  • Ulmifolia Turnera

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Synonyms

  • Waltheria terminalis Vell. [unknown]
  • Turnera surinamensis Miq. [unknown]
  • Turnera corchoroides Klotzsch [unknown]
  • Turnera obtusifolia Sm. [unknown]
  • Turnera ulmifolia ulmifolia [unknown]
  • Turnera alba Liebm. [unknown]
  • Turnera virgata Willd. ex Schult. [unknown]
  • Turnera ulmifolia alba (Liebm.) Rose [unknown]

Description

Turnera ulmifolia (also called Elm-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 ulmifolia 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 ulmifolia 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera ulmifolia is a fast-growing, evergreen, woody climber. It can be propagated by stem cuttings, layering, or air layering. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can tolerate drought and coastal conditions.

Where to Find Turnera ulmifolia

Turnera ulmifolia is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

Turnera ulmifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera ulmifolia?

Turnera ulmifolia

What is the common name of Turnera ulmifolia?

Elm-leaved Turnera

Where is Turnera ulmifolia found?

Turnera ulmifolia 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,

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