Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
hirtus
ID:
707322

Status:
valid

Authors:
Orchard

Source:
cmp

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 962 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706655

Common Names

  • Hirtus Gonocarpus
  • Gonocarpus Hirtus
  • Gonocarpus hirtus

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Description

Gonocarpus hirtus (also called hairy 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 hirtus is used as a medicinal plant and as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gonocarpus hirtus has small yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocarpus hirtus is a tropical evergreen shrub that can grow up to 2 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Cuttings should be taken from mature, healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers.

Where to Find Gonocarpus hirtus

Gonocarpus hirtus 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 hirtus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus hirtus?

Gonocarpus hirtus

What is the family of Gonocarpus hirtus?

Haloragaceae

Where is Gonocarpus hirtus found?

Southeast Asia

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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