Gunniopsis quadrifida (F.Muell.) Pax

Species

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Characteristics

Compact perennial shrub to 60 cm high, pubescent. Branchlets terete. Leaves terete, sometimes semiterete at base, 3–79 mm long, 1–3 mm wide, pale green. Flowers in cymes; pedicels 6–34 mm long. Perianth segments equal in length or 2 opposite segments up to twice as long as other 2 with terete upper portions, fused for up to half their length, white inside. Stamens many, in 4 clusters alternate with perianth segments; filaments terete, papillose. Capsule with bifid valves. Seeds comma-shaped, laterally compressed, papillose, dark brown.
Life form perennial
Growth form shrub
Growth support free-standing
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Mature height (meter) 0.6
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Common in drainage areas and by salt lakes.
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Hardiness (USDA) 8-12

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Distribution

Gunniopsis quadrifida world distribution map, present in Australia

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WFO ID wfo-0000711937
COL ID 3HMDK
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Synonyms

Aizoon quadrifidum Gunniopsis quadrifida Sesuvium quadrifidum