Author
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Meerow, Alan |
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Ayala Silva, Tomas |
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Irish, Brian |
Submitted to: Greenhouse Grower Magazine
Publication Type: Trade Journal Publication Acceptance Date: 1/15/2011 Publication Date: 3/14/2011 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. |