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Turnera, Pink
Turnera, Pink
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Native to the West Indies and Mexico, this flowering perennial frows erect, with dark toothed leaves, and is often found growing by the road.
Scientific Name:Turnera ulmifolia
Common Names:yellow alder, ramgoat dashalong, West Indian holly, turnera buttercup
Flower Colours:pink
Blooming Time:round the year
Maximum Reachable Height: 3feet
Difficulty to Grow: easy to grow
Care:can be infested by aphids and spider mites
Sunlight: full sun to partial shade
Water:water thoroughly but allow soil to dry out between waterings
Soil:any well-drained, fertile soil
Fertiliser:scatter half a cup of slow-release, granular fertiliser on the soil once in early spring and mid-summer
Culinary Uses:the dried leaves areused as a tea substitute
Medicinal Use:
a recent study showed it can be used as an antibiotic for a specific bacteria called MRSA
used in the Bahamas to treat gastrointestinal problems
used in treatment of cold, flu, heart palpitations, and dermatological problems
an ingredient of gripe water
can be used for certain obstetricor gynaecological issues
References:
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/grow-turnera-buttercups-68227.html
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/buttercup-bush/buttercup-bush-information.htm
https://www.growplants.org/growing/turnera-ulmifolia
https://www.mygardenlife.com/plant-library/2159/turnera/ulmifolia
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