Status:
valid
Authors:
Sleumer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1969
Citation Micro:
Blumea 17: 213 (1969)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706720
Common Names
- Minus
- Minus Raspwort
- Minus Bloodwort
Description
Gonocaryum minus (also called Small Gonocaryum, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 3 meters tall. It has glossy, dark green, leathery leaves that are angularly lobed. It is native to Australia and is found in open woodlands and along the edges of rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Gonocaryum minus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gonocaryum minus are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonocaryum minus is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Gonocaryum minus
Gonocaryum minus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including China, India, and Malaysia.
Gonocaryum minus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonocaryum minus?
Gonocaryum minus
What is the family of Gonocaryum minus?
Gesneriaceae
What is the common name of Gonocaryum minus?
Minus
Species in the Gonocaryum genus
Gonocaryum calleryanum,
Gonocaryum cognatum,
Gonocaryum crassifolium,
Gonocaryum gracile,
Gonocaryum impressinervium,
Gonocaryum litorale,
Gonocaryum lobbianum,
Gonocaryum macrophyllum,
Gonocaryum minus,
Gonocaryum poilanei,
Gonocaryum sleumeri,
Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family
Cardiopteris moluccana,
Cardiopteris quinqueloba,
Citronella apogon,
Citronella costaricensis,
Citronella engleriana,
Citronella gongonha,
Citronella incarum,
Citronella latifolia,
Citronella lucidula,
Citronella macrocarpa,
Citronella melliodora,
Citronella moorei,
Citronella mucronata,
Citronella paniculata,
Citronella philippinensis,
Citronella samoensis,
Citronella sarmentosa,
Citronella silvatica,
Citronella smythii,
Citronella suaveolens,
Citronella vitiensis,
Citronella hirsuta,
Dendrobangia boliviana,
Dendrobangia multinervia,
Gonocaryum calleryanum,
Gonocaryum cognatum,
Gonocaryum crassifolium,
Gonocaryum gracile,
Gonocaryum impressinervium,
Gonocaryum litorale,
Gonocaryum lobbianum,
Gonocaryum macrophyllum,
Gonocaryum minus,
Gonocaryum poilanei,
Gonocaryum sleumeri,
Leptaulus citrioides,
Leptaulus congolanus,
Leptaulus daphnoides,
Leptaulus grandifolius,
Leptaulus holstii,
Leptaulus madagascariensis,
Pseudobotrys dorae,
Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,