Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
propinqua
ID:
712603

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6(2): 175. 1983.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711936



Common Names

  • Gunniopsis propinqua
  • Propinqua Gunniopsis
  • Gunniopsis


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Description

Gunniopsis propinqua (also called close gunniopsis, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 m tall. It is native to Australia, where it grows in dry, open woodlands. It has simple, alternate leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and have a toothed margin.

Uses & Benefits

Gunniopsis propinqua is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunniopsis propinqua has white flowers with yellow centres and a distinctive four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunniopsis propinqua can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Gunniopsis propinqua

Gunniopsis propinqua is native to Australia.

Gunniopsis propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis propinqua?

Gunniopsis propinqua

What is the common name of Gunniopsis propinqua?

Close Gunniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Gunniopsis propinqua?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000711936: Based on the initial data import