Gonocarpus pithyoides - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pithyoides
ID:
707343
Status:
valid
Authors:
Nees
Source:
cmp
Year:
1848
Citation Micro:
Pl. Preiss. 2: 225 (1848)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706676
Common Names
- Gonocarpus pithyoides
- Pithy Raspwort
- Pithy Raspweed
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gonocarpus pithyoides (also called Pithy Raspwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gonocarpus pithyoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, 5-petalled flowers. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gonocarpus pithyoides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Gonocarpus pithyoides
Gonocarpus pithyoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Gonocarpus pithyoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus pithyoides?
Gonocarpus pithyoides
What is the common name of Gonocarpus pithyoides?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Gonocarpus pithyoides?
It is native to tropical Asia
Species in the Gonocarpus genus
Species in the Haloragaceae family
Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829862: Based on the initial data import
Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.