Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
velutina
ID:
458395

Status:
valid

Authors:
C.Presl

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Reliq. Haenk. 2: 44 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000457727

Common Names

  • Turnera velutina
  • Velutina Turnera
  • Velutina Turnera

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Synonyms

  • Turnera ulmifolia velutina (C.Presl) Urb. [unknown]

Description

Turnera velutina (also called Velvet-leaf Turnera, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Central and South America. It has yellow flowers and grows in dry, rocky soils. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Turnera velutina 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 velutina 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Turnera velutina is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. To propagate by seed, sow in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. To propagate by cuttings, take semi-ripe cuttings in late summer or early autumn and root them in a moist, well-drained medium.

Where to Find Turnera velutina

Turnera velutina is native to Central and South America, and can be found in countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, and Colombia.

Turnera velutina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Turnera velutina?

Turnera velutina

What is the natural habitat of Turnera velutina?

Turnera velutina is native to Mexico and Central America.

What are the growth requirements of Turnera velutina?

Turnera velutina requires full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil.

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,