Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
rubra
ID:
712606

Status:
valid

Authors:
Chinnock

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6(2): 174. 1983.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711939



Common Names

  • Gunniopsis rubra
  • Red Gunniopsis
  • Gunniopsis


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Description

Gunniopsis rubra (also called red 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 rubra is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunniopsis rubra 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 rubra 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 rubra

Gunniopsis rubra is native to Australia.

Gunniopsis rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis rubra?

Gunniopsis rubra

What is the common name of Gunniopsis rubra?

Red Gunniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Gunniopsis rubra?

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 Gunniopsis rubra Chinnock: Placement is base on the the 22 Nov 2022 import.