Gonocarpus teucrioides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Saxifragales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teucrioides
ID:
707358
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1828
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 3: 66 (1828)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000706691
Common Names
- Teucrioides
- Teucrioides Raspwort
- Teucrioides Bloodwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gonocarpus teucrioides (also called Teucrium 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 teucrioides 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
The flowers of Gonocarpus teucrioides are small and white, with four petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gonocarpus teucrioides is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to Australia and can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. It is drought and frost tolerant.
Where to Find Gonocarpus teucrioides
Gonocarpus teucrioides is native to Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands.
Gonocarpus teucrioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gonocarpus teucrioides?
Gonocarpus teucrioides
What is the common name of Gonocarpus teucrioides?
Teucrioides
What is the family of Gonocarpus teucrioides?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2829876: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.