Description
Gonocarpus halconensis (also called Halcon 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.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gonocarpus halconensis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Where to Find Gonocarpus halconensis
Gonocarpus halconensis 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.