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Turnera subulata (Clavel de oro)

The plant shows its beauty only in the morning as its blossoms close around 11 o´clock. Besides the ornamental value it is also used for a broad spectrum in traditional medicine.

    • Common names: White buttercup, Politician´s flower, Dark-eyed Turnera

    • Botanical family: Passifloraceae

    • Geographic origin: Tropical America

    • Current geographic distribution: Tropical regions

    • Pollination: Variety of insects

    • Uses: Ornamental & medicinal plant (traditional use for diabetes, high blood pressure, tumors, flew, chronic pain, inflammation and more…)
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