Status:
valid
                
                
                    
Authors:
N.G.Walsh
                
                
                    
Source:
cmp
                
                
                    
Year:
1996
                
                
                    
Citation Micro:
Muelleria 9: 191 (1996)
                
                
                    
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713255
                
             
            
            
                
                
                
            
            
            
                                    
                        Common Names
                        
                        - Gynatrix macrophylla
- Large-leaved Gynatrix
- Large-leaved Gynatrix
 
                                
                
                    
                    
                    
                
                
                
                
                                                    
                        Description
                        
                            Gynatrix macrophylla (also called Large-leaved Gynatrix, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.                        
                     
                                
                                    
                        Uses & Benefits
                        
                            Gynatrix macrophylla is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its timber which is used for making furniture and as firewood.                        
                     
                                
                                                    
                        Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
                        
                            Gynatrix macrophylla has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.                        
                     
                                
                
                
                                    
                        Cultivation and Propagation
                        
                            Gynatrix macrophylla is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost.                        
                     
                                                    
                        Where to Find Gynatrix macrophylla
                        
                            Gynatrix macrophylla is native to South Africa.                        
                     
                
                                    
                        Gynatrix macrophylla FAQ
                        
                            What is the scientific name of Gynatrix macrophylla?
Gynatrix macrophylla
What is the common name of Gynatrix macrophylla?
Large-leaved Gynatrix
What is the natural habitat of Gynatrix macrophylla?
Gynatrix macrophylla is native to South Africa
 
                     
                
                                    
                        Species in the Gynatrix genus
                        
                     
                                                    
                        Species in the Malvaceae family
                        
                            Abelmoschus angulosus, 
Abelmoschus caillei, 
Abelmoschus crinitus, 
Abelmoschus esculentus, 
Abelmoschus ficulneus, 
Abelmoschus hostilis, 
Abelmoschus magnificus, 
Abelmoschus manihot, 
Abelmoschus moschatus, 
Abelmoschus muliensis, 
Abelmoschus sagittifolius, 
Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, 
Abroma augustum, 
Abutilon abutiloides, 
Abutilon affine, 
Abutilon alii, 
Abutilon amplum, 
Abutilon andrewsianum, 
Abutilon andrieuxii, 
Abutilon anglosomaliae, 
Abutilon angulatum, 
Abutilon anodoides, 
Abutilon appendiculatum, 
Abutilon arenarium, 
Abutilon arequipense, 
Abutilon auritum, 
Abutilon austroafricanum, 
Abutilon badium, 
Abutilon balansae, 
Abutilon bastardioides, 
Abutilon benedictum, 
Abutilon berlandieri, 
Abutilon bidentatum, 
Abutilon bracteosum, 
Abutilon buchii, 
Abutilon burandtii, 
Abutilon bussei, 
Abutilon californicum, 
Abutilon calliphyllum, 
Abutilon carinatum, 
Abutilon coahuilae, 
Abutilon commutatum, 
Abutilon cryptopetalum, 
Abutilon cuspidatum, 
Abutilon densiflorum, 
Abutilon dinteri, 
Abutilon dispermum, 
Abutilon divaricatum, 
Abutilon dugesii, 
Abutilon durandoi,