✅ Gynura aurantiaca

Traditional Herbs from Gynura aurantiaca

What is Gynura aurantiaca Looks like??

Parts of Gynura aurantiaca that could be used

• Leaf

Gynura aurantiaca Distribution

Purple velvet originates from Java, Sulawesi, Sumatra and was introduced to Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Florida, Guatemala, Honduras, India, Leeward Islands, Philippines, Trinidad-Tobago, Vietnam, Zaïre. This plant is best grown in hanging baskets and is renowned as a houseplant for its unusual velvety purple leaves and stems.
Agroecology of Gynura aurantiaca
Purple velvet grows well in bright but indirect sunlight or partial shade where direct sunlight is only 2-6 hours a day. Leaves produce better color under better light conditions. Likes fertile loamy soil with good drainage and moisture.
Morphology of Gynura aurantiaca

• Straight, hairy stems of purple color.
• Leaves\u00a0green, ovate to elliptical with toothed edges. The surface of the leaves is covered with bright purple hairs.
• Flowers are orange-yellow, with corymb type inflorescences.

Cultivation of Gynura aurantiaca
Vegetative propagation of plants using stem cuttings.

Gynura aurantiaca, more details :

Chemical Content of Gynura aurantiaca
Saponins, flavonoids, tannins and polyphenols.
Benefits of Gynura aurantiaca
Potential as an antibacterial (effectively inhibits the growth of Streptococcus mutans).
Simplisia of Gynura aurantiaca

Another Facts for Gynura aurantiaca :

Synonym of Gynura aurantiaca
Cacalia aurantiaca Blume, Crassocephalum aurantiacum (Blume) Kuntze, Senecio blumeanus Sch.Bip.
Habitus of Gynura aurantiaca
Herb. Annual herb, up to 0.6 m high
Habitat of Gynura aurantiaca

• Mainland