Gynura divaricata
Also known as: Cacalia hieracioides Willd. +15 more
- Cacalia hieracioides Willd.
- Cacalia ovalis Ker Gawl.
- Cacalia ovalis KerGawl.
- Gynura auriculata Cass.
- Gynura auriculata var. glabrata DC.
- Gynura divaricata subsp. divaricata
- Gynura glabrata Hook.fil.
- Gynura hemsleyana H.Lév.
- Gynura ovalis (Ker Gawl.) DC.
- Gynura ovalis subsp. pinnatifida Hemsl.
- Gynura ovalis var. ovalis
- Gynura ovalis var. pinnatifida Hemsl., 1888
- Kleinia hieracioides Less.
- Porophyllum hieracioides (Less.) DC.
- Senecio boryanus Sch.Bip.
- Senecio divaricatus L.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Asteraceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.
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Gynura divaricata is a herbaceous perennial within the Asteraceae family. It naturally occurs in Temperate Asia and Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TEMPERATE, ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
China, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cambodia, China South-Central, China Southeast, Hainan, Thailand, Vietnam
Introduced Range
Plants flagged as 'Introduced' have been transported outside their native historical range by human activity. While many are common ornamentals, some may become naturalized or invasive in local environments. Local ecological guidelines require verification prior to planting.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Mauritius, Réunion