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
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.
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 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