Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fulva
ID:
40318

Status:
valid

Authors:
F.G.Davies

Source:
gcc

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 35(4): 724 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000039647

Common Names

  • Gynura Plant
  • Purple Velvet Plant
  • Longevity Spinach

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Description

Gynura fulva (also called velvet plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and typically grows in moist forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Gynura fulva is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments, such as fever, inflammation, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gynura fulva is yellow and daisy-like. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gynura fulva is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or autumn. When dividing, it is best to do so in spring or autumn. The plant can be pruned back in late summer to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Gynura fulva

Gynura fulva is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical forests, grasslands, and disturbed areas.

Gynura fulva FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gynura fulva?

Gynura fulva

What is the common name of Gynura fulva?

Velvet Leaf

Where is Gynura fulva found?

Asia

Species in the Gynura genus

Gynura cusimbua, Gynura hmopaengensis, Gynura bicolor, Gynura emeiensis, Gynura procumbens, Gynura japonica, Gynura papillosa, Gynura grandifolia, Gynura zeylanica, Gynura malaccensis, Gynura valeriana, Gynura drymophila, Gynura proschii, Gynura albicaulis, Gynura scandens, Gynura elberti, Gynura abbreviata, Gynura vidaliana, Gynura aurantiaca, Gynura longifolia, Gynura micheliana, Gynura sundaiaca, Gynura fulva, Gynura formosana, Gynura panershenia, Gynura integrifolia, Gynura rubiginosa, Gynura molleri, Gynura travancorica, Gynura colorata, Gynura nepalensis, Gynura rubiginosa, Gynura barbareifolia, Gynura travancorica, Gynura batorensis, Gynura colaniae, Gynura amplexicaulis, Gynura steenisii, Gynura pseudochina, Gynura sechellensis, Gynura annamensis, Gynura brassii, Gynura calciphila, Gynura hispida, Gynura truncata, Gynura nitida, Gynura elliptica, Gynura divaricata, Gynura campanulata, Gynura carnosula,

Species in the Asteraceae family

Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-138349: Based on the initial data import
Frances G. Davies (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.G.Davies' in the authors string.