Description
Gonocarpus micranthus (also called small-flowered 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 micranthus is used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It can also be used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Small, white, 5-petalled flowers. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonocarpus micranthus 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 micranthus
Gonocarpus micranthus 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.