Mazhar Botanic Garden

Gynura aurantiaca

Velvet plant

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000461
Common name: Velvet plant
English name: Purple passion
Arabic name: جنيورا
Native: Southeast Asia
Country: India Southeast Asia
(PGR): Rare

Evergreen perennial grow 30 cm tall, trailing about 2 m leaves dark green covered with reddish-purple hairs flowers orange yellow, daisy-like

hanging baskets. ornamental houseplant. outdoor ground cover. medicine plant.

Gynura densiflora Miq

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Texture: Heavy clay Lime rich soils Mostly sand
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: None
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics
Lights: Light shade
Propagation: Cuttings
Flowering time: Summer
Zone: 9 : 12
pH range: 6.0 - 6.5

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