Status:
valid
Authors:
A.S.George
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 393 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713930
Common Names
- Gyrostemon sessilis
- Sessilis Wingnut
- Sessilis Wing Nut
Description
Gyrostemon sessilis (also called Sessile Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Australia, typically found in dry, open woodland and scrublands. It has a single, slender trunk and can reach heights of up to 5 meters. Its leaves are lanceolate and its flowers are white and fragrant.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon sessilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon sessilis has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyrostemon sessilis is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Gyrostemon sessilis
Gyrostemon sessilis is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon sessilis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon sessilis?
Gyrostemon sessilis
What is the common name of Gyrostemon sessilis?
Sessile Gyrostemon
What is the family of Gyrostemon sessilis?
Gyrostemonaceae
Species in the Gyrostemon genus
Gyrostemon australasicus,
Gyrostemon brownii,
Gyrostemon ditrigynus,
Gyrostemon osmus,
Gyrostemon prostratus,
Gyrostemon racemigerus,
Gyrostemon ramulosus,
Gyrostemon reticulatus,
Gyrostemon sessilis,
Gyrostemon sheathii,
Gyrostemon subnudus,
Gyrostemon tepperi,
Gyrostemon thesioides,
Species in the Gyrostemonaceae family
Codonocarpus attenuatus,
Codonocarpus cotinifolius,
Codonocarpus pyramidalis,
Cypselocarpus haloragoides,
Gyrostemon australasicus,
Gyrostemon brownii,
Gyrostemon ditrigynus,
Gyrostemon osmus,
Gyrostemon prostratus,
Gyrostemon racemigerus,
Gyrostemon ramulosus,
Gyrostemon reticulatus,
Gyrostemon sessilis,
Gyrostemon sheathii,
Gyrostemon subnudus,
Gyrostemon tepperi,
Gyrostemon thesioides,
Tersonia cyathiflora,
Walteranthus erectus,