Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell.) Chinnock
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6(2): 172. 1983.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711941
Common Names
- Gunniopsis septifraga
- Septifraga Gunniopsis
- Gunniopsis
Synonyms
- Gunnia drummondii Benth. [unknown]
- Gunnia septifraga F.Muell. [unknown]
- Neogunnia septifraga (F.Muell.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
- Neogunnia drummondii (Benth.) Pax & K.Hoffm. [unknown]
Description
Gunniopsis septifraga (also called 'Mountain Bauera', among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1 meter in height. It is native to Australia and is found in dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands. The leaves are small and oval-shaped with a pointed tip, and the flowers are small and white.
Uses & Benefits
Gunniopsis septifraga is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunniopsis septifraga 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 septifraga 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 septifraga
Gunniopsis septifraga is native to Australia.
Gunniopsis septifraga FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis septifraga?
Gunniopsis septifraga
What is the common name of Gunniopsis septifraga?
Seven-leaved Gunniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Gunniopsis septifraga?
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