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
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.
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 Gunniopsis genus
Gunniopsis calcarea,
Gunniopsis calva,
Gunniopsis divisa,
Gunniopsis glabra,
Gunniopsis intermedia,
Gunniopsis kochii,
Gunniopsis papillata,
Gunniopsis propinqua,
Gunniopsis quadrifida,
Gunniopsis rodwayi,
Gunniopsis rubra,
Gunniopsis septifraga,
Gunniopsis tenuifolia,
Gunniopsis zygophylloides,
Species in the Aizoaceae family