Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Species:
montanus
ID:
707336

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.f.) Orchard

Source:
cmp

Year:
1975

Citation Micro:
Bull. Auckland Inst. Mus. 10: 172 (1975)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706669

Common Names

  • Gonocarpus montanus
  • Montanus Gonocarpus
  • Montanus' Gonocarpus

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Description

Gonocarpus montanus (also called mountain 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 mountains and hillsides.

Uses & Benefits

Gonocarpus montanus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, 5-petalled flowers. Seed: Small, black, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Young seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gonocarpus montanus 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 montanus

Gonocarpus montanus 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 montanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus montanus?

Gonocarpus montanus

What is the common name of Gonocarpus montanus?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Gonocarpus montanus?

It is native to tropical 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829856: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Anthony Edward Orchard (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Orchard' in the authors string.