Gyrostemon thesioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
thesioides
ID:
714604
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hook.f.) A.S.George
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 392 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713937
Common Names
- Gyrostemon thesioides
- Thesioides Wingnut
- Thesioides Wing Nut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gyrostemon thesioides (also called Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 1-2 m, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon thesioides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon thesioides has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gyrostemon thesioides 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 thesioides
Gyrostemon thesioides is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon thesioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon thesioides?
Gyrostemon thesioides
What type of plant is Gyrostemon thesioides?
It is a shrub
Where is Gyrostemon thesioides native to?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Gyrostemon genus
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2837071: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.