Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Caryophyllales
Family:
Species:
zygophylloides
ID:
712610

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Diels

Source:
Caryophyllales.org

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
in Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 197. 1904.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000711943

Common Names

  • Gunniopsis zygophylloides
  • Zygophylloides Gunniopsis
  • Zygophylloides' Gunniopsis

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Synonyms

  • Aizoon zygophylloides F.Muell. [unknown]

Description

Gunniopsis zygophylloides (also called Common Pigface, among many other common names) is a small succulent shrub, native to Australia. It has small, fleshy, spoon-shaped leaves and small yellow flowers. It is found in coastal areas, in sandy soils or on rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Gunniopsis zygophylloides is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for construction.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gunniopsis zygophylloides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Gunniopsis zygophylloides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Gunniopsis zygophylloides

Gunniopsis zygophylloides is native to Australia.

Gunniopsis zygophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gunniopsis zygophylloides?

Gunniopsis zygophylloides

What is the common name of Gunniopsis zygophylloides?

Zygophylloid Gunniopsis

What is the natural habitat of Gunniopsis zygophylloides?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Aizoaceae family

References

Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Ludwig Diels (1874-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Diels' in the authors string.
caryophyllales.org record for wfo-0000711943: Based on the initial data import