Gyrostemon tepperi - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Brassicales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tepperi
ID:
714603
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.Muell. ex H.Walter) A.S.George
Source:
cmp
Year:
1982
Citation Micro:
Fl. Australia 8: 392 (1982)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000713936
Common Names
- Gyrostemon tepperi
- Tepperi Wingnut
- Tepperi Wing Nut
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gyrostemon tepperi (also called Gyrostemon, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It has grey-green foliage and small yellow flowers. It is found in a variety of habitats, including woodlands, shrublands, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gyrostemon tepperi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gyrostemon tepperi 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gyrostemon tepperi 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 Gyrostemon tepperi
Gyrostemon tepperi is native to Australia.
Gyrostemon tepperi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gyrostemon tepperi?
Gyrostemon tepperi
What type of plant is Gyrostemon tepperi?
It is a shrub
Where is Gyrostemon tepperi native to?
It is native to Australia
Species in the Gyrostemon genus
Species in the Gyrostemonaceae family
Codonocarpus attenuatus, Codonocarpus cotinifolius, Codonocarpus pyramidalis, Cypselocarpus haloragoides, Gyrostemon australasicus, Gyrostemon brownii, Gyrostemon ditrigynus, Gyrostemon osmus, Gyrostemon prostratus, Gyrostemon racemigerus, Gyrostemon ramulosus, Gyrostemon reticulatus, Gyrostemon sessilis, Gyrostemon sheathii, Gyrostemon subnudus, Gyrostemon tepperi, Gyrostemon thesioides, Tersonia cyathiflora, Walteranthus erectus,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2837070: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Alex George (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.S.George' in the authors string.
Hans Paul Heinrich Walter (1882-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Walter' in the authors string.