Status:
valid
Authors:
R.A.Howard
Source:
cmp
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 31: 134 (1950)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713944
Common Names
- Gyrotaenia trujilloana
- Trujilloana Wingnut
- Trujilloana Wing Nut
Description
Gyrotaenia trujilloana (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 trujilloana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrotaenia trujilloana has yellow flowers with a darker center, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gyrotaenia trujilloana 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 trujilloana
Gyrotaenia trujilloana is native to Peru.
Gyrotaenia trujilloana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrotaenia trujilloana?
Gyrotaenia trujilloana
What type of plant is Gyrotaenia trujilloana?
It is a shrub
Where is Gyrotaenia trujilloana native to?
It is native to Peru
Species in the Gyrotaenia genus
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,