Plant profile
Turnera
Turnera pumilea L.
Turnera is an outdoor plant with yellow flowers and glossy green leaves, suitable for gardens. It is easy to cultivate and adapts well to various soils.
From Wikipedia
Turnera pumilea is a species of Turnera from Jamaica.
Turnera pumilea — Text CC BY-SA. See the original article.
Open-data facts
- Life form
- Subshrub: persistent and of moderate height.
- Climate
- Between humid tropical and arid: there is a distinct dry season.
- Origin / area
- In its natural state, it is primarily linked to: Mexico to Trop. America.
Traits (USDA)
- Botanical group
- Dicot means that the seedling starts with a pair of embryonic leaves.
- Duration
- Its cycle is annual, typical of many vegetables and seasonal flowers.
- Growth habit
- Habit: grass (forb). Does not form a woody trunk.
Recommended products for Turnera
Ecological interactions
Hosts:
Pseudocercospora turnericola
Basic care
- Watering
- Water when the top few centimetres of soil feel dry.
- Light
- Prefers clear rooms; avoid basements and dark halls.
- Temperature
- Prefers mild to warm heat; watch for frost.
- Humidity
- Moderate humidity plus good air movement.
Pet toxicity
Still, don’t let pets eat large amounts—any plant can upset a stomach.
Cats: no (typical guidance). Dogs: no (typical guidance).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q15613117) — taxonomic data CC0
- GBIF (2874851) — taxonomy and vernacular names
- POWO / WCVP (836658-1) — taxonomy and distribution (WCVP/Kew, CC BY)
- WFO (wfo-0000457741) — world taxonomic checklist (CC0)
- USDA PLANTS (TUPU) — conservation characteristics (USDA PLANTS, public domain)
- Wikipedia — lead extract (CC BY-SA)
- GloBI — species interactions (CC BY)
- Care texts are Botanico templates chosen by each plant’s care level (guidance only).