Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
crassifolia
ID:
714606

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Urb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1918

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 15: 159 (1918)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713939

Common Names

  • Gyrotaenia crassifolia
  • Crassifolia Wingnut
  • Crassifolia Wing Nut

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Synonyms

  • Urera crassifolia Wedd. [unknown]

Description

Gyrotaenia crassifolia (also called Gyrotaenia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to Australia. It typically grows to a height of 0.5-2 m, with small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers. It is found in open woodlands, heath and dry sclerophyll forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gyrotaenia crassifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyrotaenia crassifolia has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gyrotaenia crassifolia is a low-growing shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade and requires minimal maintenance. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.

Where to Find Gyrotaenia crassifolia

Gyrotaenia crassifolia is native to Australia.

Gyrotaenia crassifolia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrotaenia crassifolia?

Gyrotaenia crassifolia

What type of plant is Gyrotaenia crassifolia?

It is a shrub

Where is Gyrotaenia crassifolia native to?

It is native to Australia

Species in the Urticaceae family

Archiboehmeria atrata, Astrothalamus reticulatus, Australina flaccida, Australina pusilla, Australina pusilla, Boehmeria aspera, Boehmeria balslevii, Boehmeria beyeri, Boehmeria brevirostris, Boehmeria bullata, Boehmeria burgeriana, Boehmeria caudata, Boehmeria celtidifolia, Boehmeria clidemioides, Boehmeria conica, Boehmeria cylindrica, Boehmeria densiflora, Boehmeria depauperata, Boehmeria didymogyne, Boehmeria dura, Boehmeria egregia, Boehmeria excelsa, Boehmeria grandis, Boehmeria hamiltoniana, Boehmeria helferi, Boehmeria heterophylla, Boehmeria holosericea, Boehmeria japonica, Boehmeria kiusiana, Boehmeria kurzii, Boehmeria lanceolata, Boehmeria martii, Boehmeria multiflora, Boehmeria nakashimae, Boehmeria nivea, Boehmeria ourantha, Boehmeria pavonii, Boehmeria penduliflora, Boehmeria pilosiuscula, Boehmeria platanifolia, Boehmeria polystachya, Boehmeria radiata, Boehmeria ramiflora, Boehmeria repens, Boehmeria rugosissima, Boehmeria siamensis, Boehmeria sieboldiana, Boehmeria spicigera, Boehmeria splitgerbera, Boehmeria ternifolia,

References

Ignatz Urban (1848-1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Urb.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116161-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.