Biology:Gynura

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Short description: Genus of Asian daisies

Gynura
(MHNT) Gynura aurantiaca - flower and leaf.jpg
Gynura aurantiaca
Scientific classification e
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecioneae
Genus: Gynura
Cass.
Synonyms[1]
  • Gynaecura Hassk.

Gynura is a genus of flowering plants in the daisy family Asteraceae native to Asia. The best known species is Gynura aurantiaca, often grown as a house plant. This plant is commonly known as purple passion because of the velvety purple leaves.

Species[1][2]


References

Wikidata ☰ Q2336670 entry