Turnera Ulmifolia, Sage Rose (Yellow) - Plant

Yellow Alder is a perennial, dense, compact shrub with dark toothed leaves and small, yellow-orange flowers.
Bright yellow flowers and heavy green contrast makes for a wonderful plant as a summer filler and easy to grow. Turnera ulmifolia is an erect perennial plant with stems that can become woody. The plant is gathered from the wild for local used as a tea and medicine. It is sometimes cultivated for its medicinal uses. The plant is widely cultivated as an ornamental in the tropics, where it often escapes from cultivation. It is reported to be invasive in several Pacific Islands. Plants can become rather leggy if they are not pruned back regularly. Plants flower all year round.

Plant Specifications

*above specification are indicative only. actual dimensions may vary by +-10%

• Common Name: West Indian Holly, Sage Rose, Yellow Alder, Yellow Buttercups, Sage Rose, Cuban Buttercup , ramgoat dashalong
• Maximum Reachable Height: 2 to 3 feet
• Flower Colour: Yellow
• Bloom Time: Year round
• Difficulty Level: Easy to grow

Planting and care

Turnera buttercup care is not complicated but may be time-consuming as the plant can attract whiteflies, aphids, and scale. Turnera buttercup care includes battling these pests and pruning the shrub to keep the plant within bounds.

Turnera Ulmifolia care

Propagate Turnera buttercup bushes from cuttings, if necessary, although you may find them unexpectedly sprouting in your sandy landscape. Turnera buttercup bushes are prolific growers and prolific sprouters, and are actually considered invasive on the island of Hawaii.

• Sunlight: Full Sun
• Watering: Medium
• Soil: Well-drained soil
• Temperature: 60 to 85 degrees F
• Fertilizer: Apply any organic fertilizer

Turnera Ulmifolia uses

Ornamental Use:
The plant is used for an ornamental purpose
Medicinal Use:

Turnera ulmifolia is used medicinally in the Bahamas to treat gastrointestinal problems (constipation, diarrhea), colds and flu, and circulatory problems (heart palpitations), infant care (gripe), menstrual cramps, and dermatological issues
The leaves are used for treating hair loss and thrush