Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1827
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 4(2): 48 (1827)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706682
Common Names
- Gonocarpus salsoloides
- Salsoloides Raspwort
- Salsoloides Raspweed
Description
Gonocarpus salsoloides (also called Saltbush Raspwort, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and small, white flowers. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and is found in dry, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gonocarpus salsoloides 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gonocarpus salsoloides can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require warm temperatures and bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Gonocarpus salsoloides
Gonocarpus salsoloides is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Gonocarpus salsoloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus salsoloides?
Gonocarpus salsoloides
What is the common name of Gonocarpus salsoloides?
Salsoloides
What is the family of Gonocarpus salsoloides?
Haloragaceae
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,