Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 393 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713928
Common Names
- Gyrostemon reticulatus
- Reticulatus Wingnut
- Reticulatus Wing Nut
Description
Gyrostemon reticulatus (also called Reticulate Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia, typically found in dry, open woodland and scrublands. It has a single, slender trunk and can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon reticulatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon reticulatus has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyrostemon reticulatus is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Gyrostemon reticulatus
Gyrostemon reticulatus is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon reticulatus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon reticulatus?
Gyrostemon reticulatus
What is the common name of Gyrostemon reticulatus?
Netted Gyrostemon
What is the family of Gyrostemon reticulatus?
Gyrostemonaceae
Species in the Gyrostemon genus
Gyrostemon australasicus,
Gyrostemon brownii,
Gyrostemon ditrigynus,
Gyrostemon osmus,
Gyrostemon prostratus,
Gyrostemon racemigerus,
Gyrostemon ramulosus,
Gyrostemon reticulatus,
Gyrostemon sessilis,
Gyrostemon sheathii,
Gyrostemon subnudus,
Gyrostemon tepperi,
Gyrostemon thesioides,
Species in the Gyrostemonaceae family
Codonocarpus attenuatus,
Codonocarpus cotinifolius,
Codonocarpus pyramidalis,
Cypselocarpus haloragoides,
Gyrostemon australasicus,
Gyrostemon brownii,
Gyrostemon ditrigynus,
Gyrostemon osmus,
Gyrostemon prostratus,
Gyrostemon racemigerus,
Gyrostemon ramulosus,
Gyrostemon reticulatus,
Gyrostemon sessilis,
Gyrostemon sheathii,
Gyrostemon subnudus,
Gyrostemon tepperi,
Gyrostemon thesioides,
Tersonia cyathiflora,
Walteranthus erectus,