Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
ericifolius
ID:
707317

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Nuytsia 5: 329 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706650

Common Names

  • Ericifolius Gonocarpus
  • Gonocarpus Ericifolius
  • Gonocarpus ericifolius

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Description

Gonocarpus ericifolius (also called heath gonocarpus, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to Australia. It has a bushy, upright shape and can reach up to 1 m in height. Its leaves are lance-shaped, and its flowers are small and yellow. It grows in sunny, dry areas, such as heaths and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Gonocarpus ericifolius is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonocarpus ericifolius has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocarpus ericifolius is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings or seeds. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established and can tolerate some frost. Prune after flowering to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Gonocarpus ericifolius

Gonocarpus ericifolius can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay.

Gonocarpus ericifolius FAQ

What is the common name of Gonocarpus ericifolius?

Heath-leaved Gonocarpus

What is the natural habitat of Gonocarpus ericifolius?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the scientific classification of Gonocarpus ericifolius?

Kingdom: Plantae; Order: Gentianales; Family: Haloragaceae; Genus: Gonocarpus

Species in the Gonocarpus genus

Species in the Haloragaceae family

Glischrocaryon angustifolium, Glischrocaryon aureum, Glischrocaryon behrii, Glischrocaryon flavescens, Glischrocaryon roei, Glischrocaryon glandulosum, Glischrocaryon monospermum, Glischrocaryon gibsonii, Glischrocaryon racemosum, Glischrocaryon baeuerlenii, Glischrocaryon lucasii, Gonocarpus acanthocarpus, Gonocarpus aggregatus, Gonocarpus benthamii, Gonocarpus chinensis, Gonocarpus confertifolius, Gonocarpus cordiger, Gonocarpus diffusus, Gonocarpus effusus, Gonocarpus elatus, Gonocarpus ephemerus, Gonocarpus eremophilus, Gonocarpus ericifolius, Gonocarpus halconensis, Gonocarpus hirtus, Gonocarpus hispidus, Gonocarpus humilis, Gonocarpus implexus, Gonocarpus incanus, Gonocarpus intricatus, Gonocarpus leptothecus, Gonocarpus longifolius, Gonocarpus mezianus, Gonocarpus micranthus, Gonocarpus montanus, Gonocarpus nodulosus, Gonocarpus oreophilus, Gonocarpus paniculatus, Gonocarpus philippinensis, Gonocarpus pithyoides, Gonocarpus pusillus, Gonocarpus pycnostachyus, Gonocarpus rudis, Gonocarpus salsoloides, Gonocarpus sanguineus, Gonocarpus scordioides, Gonocarpus serpyllifolius, Gonocarpus simplex, Gonocarpus tetragynus, Gonocarpus teucrioides,

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