Turneraceae - Botanical Family

Botanical name: Erblichia odorata

Common names: Flor de Fuego, Butterfly Tree

Family: Turneraceae

Origin: Central America

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Erblichia odorata (Flor de Fuego) is an evergreen tree, growing 10-20 feet tall when mature. It requires full sun and moderate water, making it hardy in USDA Zone 9-11 and able to withstand cold temperatures down to the 30s F for a short time for a mature plant.

This tree is a popular choice for attracting butterflies and hummingbirds to the garden. Its ease of growth and disease resistance make it a low-maintenance addition to any landscape. The tree's fragrant flowers add a pop of color, making it a great choice for gardeners looking to enhance their outdoor spaces.

For gardeners in areas with cooler winter temperatures, it is recommended to grow Erblichia odorata in a pot. A good quality potting mix, proper drainage, and adequate light and water are essential for the tree's success in a container environment. During the winter, it is important to protect the tree from excessive cold, wind, and frost by keeping it in a sheltered spot, such as a sunroom or greenhouse. The temperature should not drop below freezing.

Erblichia odorata is a rare tree in cultivation, but it is gaining popularity for its beauty and versatility. Its long, narrow leaves and large, apricot-scented flowers make it one of the most beautiful flowering trees in Central America. The flower color can range from yellow to deep orange. The tree blooms from late fall through early winter, and a dry period is beneficial for profuse blooming in its natural habitat.

Botanical name: Turnera aurantiaca

Common name: Orange Turnera

Family: Turneraceae

Origin: Central America

Botanical name: Turnera subulata

Common name: Key West Butter Cup

Family: Turneraceae

Origin: Central America

Butter Cup. One of the most popular landscape plants, low growing shrub. Everblooming, attracts butterflies. The brown eye inside the white flower draws bees in to pollinate. It is one of the most stunning of flowers. Blossoms open at sunrise and close at sunset.

The plant prefers red sandy loam.

See article about this plant: Turnera - Aphrodisiac Superherb

Botanical names: Turnera ulmifolia, Turnera angustifolia, Turnera diffusa

Common names: Yellow Alder, Sundrops, Damiana

Family: Turneraceae

Origin: Mexico and Central America

Blossoms open at sunrise and close at sunset.

Close related species - Turnera diffusa, Turnera aphrodisiaca (Damiana), highly valued medicinal plant.

stimulant, smoked or extract drunk in water or , more effective, alcohol. Contain essential oil, tannin and other active ingredients. Damiana is one of the more notorious herbal aphrodisiacs and has the reputation of being a superlative sexual tonic. It is a mood-elevating aromatic herb that helps calm anxiety and induce a relaxed state of mind, considered especially useful when anxiety and depression are discouraging sexual arousal. Damiana lends a delightful energy and flavor to wines and sundry other erotic potions.

See article about this plant: Turnera - Aphrodisiac Superherb