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Velvetplant

Gynura aurantiaca

Not Evaluated

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Rwanda), Asia (India), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇷🇼 Rwanda 🇮🇳 India 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇲🇽 Mexico

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Magnoliophyta (木兰植物门)
Class
Magnoliopsida (木兰纲)
Order
Asterales (菊目)
Family
Asteraceae (Daisy Family)
Genus
Gynura
Species
Gynura aurantiaca (Velvetplant)

Names in Other Languages

German Purpur-Samtpflanze
Portuguese Ginura

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvetplant?
The scientific name of Velvetplant is Gynura aurantiaca. It belongs to the genus Gynura.
Where does Velvetplant live?
Velvetplant is found in Widely distributed across Africa (Congo (DRC), Rwanda), Asia (India), North America (Mexico, United States), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Congo (DRC), India, Mexico, Rwanda, United States.
What family does Velvetplant belong to?
Velvetplant (Gynura aurantiaca) belongs to the genus Gynura, which is part of the taxonomic family Asteraceae.
What kingdom does Velvetplant belong to?
Velvetplant (Gynura aurantiaca) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Gynura — 1 Species

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Velvetplant
Gynura aurantiaca
NE
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