Gunniopsis rubra
Gunniopsis rubra is a succulent plant in the iceplant family, Aizoaceae. It is endemic to Western Australia.[1]
| Gunniopsis rubra | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Eudicots |
| Order: | Caryophyllales |
| Family: | Aizoaceae |
| Genus: | Gunniopsis |
| Species: | G. rubra |
| Binomial name | |
| Gunniopsis rubra | |
The prostrate annual herb typically grows to a height of 1 to 3 centimetres (0.4 to 1.2 in). It blooms in September producing green flowers.[1]
It is found in inland areas of the Mid West and Wheatbelt regions of Western Australia where it grows in loamy soils.[1]
The species was first formally described by Robert Chinnock in 1983 in the article The Australian genus Gunniopsis Pax (Aizoaceae) in the Journal of the Adelaide Botanic Gardens.[2]
References
- "Gunniopsis rubra". FloraBase. Western Australian Government Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
- "Gunniopsis rubra Chinnock". Atlas of Living Australia. Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 16 January 2017.
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