About Gynura formosana Kitam.
Gynura formosana Kitam. is a species of flowering plant that belongs to the Asteraceae family. It is a perennial plant native to Taiwan that can grow up to 50 centimeters (20 inches) tall. This species grows at elevations ranging from the shoreline up to 500 meters (1,600 feet), and it is most commonly found in sandy soils. It is a preferred source of nectar for the chestnut tiger butterfly, Parantica sita.