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Gynura

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Gynura
Gynura aurantiaca
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Eudicots
Clade: Asterids
Order: Asterales
Family: Asteraceae
Subfamily: Asteroideae
Tribe: Senecioneae
Genus: Gynura
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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

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  • Data related to Gynura at Wikispecies
  • Media related to Gynura at Wikimedia Commons