Gymnocarpos rotundifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolius
ID:
713407
Status:
valid
Authors:
Petruss. & Thulin
Source:
cmp
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Edinburgh J. Bot. 53: 19 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000712740
Common Names
- Gymnocarpos rotundifolius
- Rotundifolius Silver Carpet
- Rotundifolius Silver-Carpet
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius (also called round-leaved boxthorn, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Lamiaceae. It is a shrub or small tree, growing up to 3 m tall. It is native to the Mediterranean region and western Asia, and is widely naturalized elsewhere. It grows in dry open habitats, such as scrub, woodland, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius has been used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°F. It can be pruned to shape in late winter or early spring.
Where to Find Gymnocarpos rotundifolius
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gymnocarpos rotundifolius?
Gymnocarpos rotundifolius
What is the common name of Gymnocarpos rotundifolius?
Round-leaved Gymnocarpos
What is the growth habit of Gymnocarpos rotundifolius?
It is a low-growing, clump-forming perennial with small, silver-grey leaves.
Species in the Gymnocarpos genus
Species in the Caryophyllaceae family
Acanthophyllum acerosum, Acanthophyllum aculeatum, Acanthophyllum adenophorum, Acanthophyllum albidum, Acanthophyllum andarabicum, Acanthophyllum andersenii, Acanthophyllum anisocladum, Acanthophyllum bilobum, Acanthophyllum bracteatum, Acanthophyllum brevibracteatum, Acanthophyllum caespitosum, Acanthophyllum coloratum, Acanthophyllum crassifolium, Acanthophyllum cyrtostegium, Acanthophyllum diezianum, Acanthophyllum elatius, Acanthophyllum fissicalyx, Acanthophyllum glandulosum, Acanthophyllum gracile, Acanthophyllum grandiflorum, Acanthophyllum kabulicum, Acanthophyllum kandaharicum, Acanthophyllum knorringianum, Acanthophyllum korolkowii, Acanthophyllum korshinskyi, Acanthophyllum krascheninnikovii, Acanthophyllum lamondiae, Acanthophyllum laxiflorum, Acanthophyllum laxiusculum, Acanthophyllum lilacinum, Acanthophyllum longicalyx, Acanthophyllum macrodon, Acanthophyllum maimanense, Acanthophyllum mikeschinianum, Acanthophyllum mucronatum, Acanthophyllum oppositiflorum, Acanthophyllum pachycephalum, Acanthophyllum pachystegium, Acanthophyllum pleiostegium, Acanthophyllum popovii, Acanthophyllum pulcherrimum, Acanthophyllum pulchrum, Acanthophyllum pungens, Acanthophyllum raphiophyllum, Acanthophyllum recurvum, Acanthophyllum sarawschanicum, Acanthophyllum scapiflorum, Acanthophyllum schugnanicum, Acanthophyllum sordidum, Acanthophyllum speciosum,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2835900: Based on the initial data import
Mats Thulin (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thulin' in the authors string.
Louise Petrusson: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petruss.' in the authors string.