Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
microcarpa
ID:
714607

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Wedd.) Fawc. & Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Fl. Jamaica 3: 56 (1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713940

Common Names

  • Gyrotaenia microcarpa
  • Microcarpa Wingnut
  • Microcarpa Wing Nut

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Synonyms

  • Urera microcarpa Wedd. [unknown]

Description

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gyrotaenia microcarpa 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 microcarpa 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 microcarpa

Gyrotaenia microcarpa is native to Australia.

Gyrotaenia microcarpa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gyrotaenia microcarpa?

Gyrotaenia microcarpa

What type of plant is Gyrotaenia microcarpa?

It is a shrub

Where is Gyrotaenia microcarpa 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

Alfred Barton Rendle (1865-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rendle' in the authors string.
William Fawcett (1851-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fawc.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116162-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.