Turnera — 2 species
Botanical species in the genus Turnera recorded in the PlantPeers database.
EdibleMedicinal
Turnera diffusa
Turnera diffusa
Family: Passifloraceae
Cultivation
Turnera diffusa is a plant of subtropical and tropical climates, being found at low to moderate elevations. One report says that this species is somewhat cold-hardy, tolerating occasional, short-lived temperatures falling to about -5°c. Requires a dry soil in a warm sunny sheltered position.
Full cultivation guide →Deciduous ShrubView Details
EdibleMedicinal
Turnera ulmifolia
Turnera ulmifolia
Family: Passifloraceae
Cultivation
The plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental in the tropics, where it often escapes from cultivation. It is reported to be invasive in several Pacific Islands. Plants can become rather leggy if they are not pruned back regularly.
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