Status:
valid
Authors:
Diels
Source:
cmp
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 35: 195 (1904)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713934
Common Names
- Gyrostemon subnudus
- Subnudus Wingnut
- Subnudus Wing Nut
Description
Gyrostemon subnudus (also called Naked Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to Australia. It has large, leathery leaves and white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and heathlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon subnudus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon subnudus 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 subnudus 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 subnudus
Gyrostemon subnudus is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon subnudus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon subnudus?
Gyrostemon subnudus
What is the common name of Gyrostemon subnudus?
Subnude Gyrostemon
What is the family of Gyrostemon subnudus?
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,