Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Rosales
Family:
Species:
trujilloana
ID:
714611

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

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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.

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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 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

Richard Alden Howard (1917-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.A.Howard' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:116163-2: Based on the WCVP December 2022 data release.