Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
Caryophyllales.org
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 197. 1904.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711933
Common Names
- Gunniopsis intermedia
- Intermediate Gunniopsis
- Gunniopsis
Synonyms
- Aizoon intermedium (Diels) Ewart [unknown]
Description
Gunniopsis intermedia (also called Gunniopsis intermedia, 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 intermedia is used as a medicinal plant and is also used in gardens for its attractive foliage and flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gunniopsis intermedia 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gunniopsis intermedia 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 intermedia
Gunniopsis intermedia is native to Australia.
Gunniopsis intermedia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis intermedia?
Gunniopsis intermedia
What type of plant is Gunniopsis intermedia?
Gunniopsis intermedia is a shrub.
Where is Gunniopsis intermedia native to?
Gunniopsis intermedia is native to Australia.
Species in the Gunniopsis genus
Gunniopsis calcarea,
Gunniopsis calva,
Gunniopsis divisa,
Gunniopsis glabra,
Gunniopsis intermedia,
Gunniopsis kochii,
Gunniopsis papillata,
Gunniopsis propinqua,
Gunniopsis quadrifida,
Gunniopsis rodwayi,
Gunniopsis rubra,
Gunniopsis septifraga,
Gunniopsis tenuifolia,
Gunniopsis zygophylloides,
Species in the Aizoaceae family