Gunniopsis calva - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
calva
ID:
712597
Status:
valid
Authors:
Chinnock
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
in J. Adelaide Bot. Gard. 6(2): 164. 1983.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711930
Common Names
- Gunniopsis calva
- Calva Gunniopsis
- Gunniopsis Calva
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gunniopsis calva (also called Gunniopsis calva, among many other common names) is a small tree or shrub with a rounded crown, growing up to 8 meters tall. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is commonly found in open forests, woodlands and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Gunniopsis calva is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunniopsis calva has white flowers with yellow centres and a distinctive four-lobed calyx. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gunniopsis calva can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist, sandy soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Gunniopsis calva
Gunniopsis calva is native to Australia.
Gunniopsis calva FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis calva?
Gunniopsis calva
What is the common name of Gunniopsis calva?
Bald Gunniopsis
What is the natural habitat of Gunniopsis calva?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Gunniopsis genus
Species in the Aizoaceae family
References
Robert James Chinnock (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Chinnock' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000711930: Based on the initial data import