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Research Project:
CONSERVATION, CHARACTERIZATION, AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT OF SUBTROPICAL AND TROPICAL ORNAMENTAL GERMPLASM
Location: Subtropical Horticulture Research
Title: 'Luisa' Turnera Holds Great Potential
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Submitted to: Greenhouse Grower Magazine
Publication Type: Trade Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: January 15, 2011
Publication Date: March 14, 2011
Citation: Meerow, A.W., Ayala Silva, T., Irish, B.M. 2011. 'Luisa' Turnera Holds Great Potential. Greenhouse Grower Magazine. http://www.greenhousegrower.com/magazine/?storyid=4203.
Interpretive Summary: Turnera diffusa is a widespread and variable species found throughout tropical America. Commonly known as “damiana,” it has figured extensively in folk medicine. In this article, we promote to the industry the release of a cultivar of T. diffusa with outstanding ornamental qualities selected from a population in Puerto Rico called 'Luisa'. The form has attractive gray-green leaves, compact habit, and flowers for most of the year. It is easily propagated and can be used in the landscape as a ground cover, edging or bedding plant.
Technical Abstract:
Turnera diffusa is a widespread and variable species found throughout tropical America. Commonly known as “damiana,” it has figured extensively in folk medicine. In this article, we promote to the industry the release of a cultivar of T. diffusa with outstanding ornamental qualities selected from a population in Puerto Rico called 'Luisa'. The form has attractive gray-green leaves, compact habit, and flowers for most of the year. It is easily propagated and can be used in the landscape as a ground cover, edging or bedding plant.
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Last Modified: 05/23/2013
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