About Shining Gynura
Shining Gynura (Gynura nitida) is a herb belonging to the Asteraceae family (Daisy/Sunflower family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, capitulum (head) flower clusters, achene with pappus fruit. It is usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Gynura nitida
- Genus
- Gynura
- Family
- ASTERACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- India
- Distribution
- India
- Flowering & fruiting
- September-December
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Botanical family
Asteraceae
Daisy/Sunflower family
Shining Gynura belongs to the Asteraceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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