Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
simplex
ID:
707355

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.Br. ex Britten) Orchard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Auckland Inst. Mus. 10: 250 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706688

Common Names

  • Simple Raspwort
  • Simple Bloodwort
  • Simplex

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Description

Gonocarpus simplex (also called Simple 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 simplex 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocarpus simplex 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 simplex

Gonocarpus simplex is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.

Gonocarpus simplex FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus simplex?

Gonocarpus simplex

What is the common name of Gonocarpus simplex?

Simplex

What is the family of Gonocarpus simplex?

Haloragaceae

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-2829873: Based on the initial data import
Robert Brown (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Br.' in the authors string.
James Britten (1846-1924): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Britten' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.