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raspwort
Scientific Name: Gonocarpus
Family: Haloragaceae
Category: Dicot
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Raspwort (Gonocarpus and Haloragis Species)
Raspwort refers to several genera and species of flowering plants, primarily within the family Haloragaceae. This family encompasses a variety of forms, from low-growing herbs to shrubs.
Considerations for Pets
- Some Raspwort species, such as "prickly raspwort" (Haloragis eyreana), may have physical characteristics like prickles.
- Several species have serrated leaf edges which may pose a risk of minor cuts.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Gonocarpus (genus) and Haloragis (genus)
- Common Names: Raspwort, Wingless Raspwort, Prickly Raspwort, Common Raspwort, Germander Raspwort, Creeping Raspwort, Forest Raspwort, Square Raspwort, Glandular Raspwort, Poverty Raspwort, Shade Raspwort, Rough Raspwort, Smooth Raspwort, Swamp Raspwort, Chinese Raspwort, Grey Raspwort, Variable Raspwort. Some varieties may also be known as Raspweed.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Family: Haloragaceae
- Kingdom: Plantae (plants)
- Divisio: Magnoliophyta (flowering plants)
- Class: Rosopsida (eudicots)
- Order: Saxifragales
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Australia, New Zealand, and Malesia.
- Some species, like Gonocarpus teucrioides, are widespread and abundant in the understorey of forests.
- Others, like Haloragis exalata subsp. exalata, grow in moist environments.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Some raspworts are low bushy herbs, reaching up to 30 cm tall and 40 cm wide. Stems may be covered in short white hairs.
- Leaves can be lanceolate with serrated edges.
- Square Raspwort (Haloragis exalata subsp. exalata) is a shrub that can reach 1.5 m tall, with square, ribbed stems.
- Some species, like Gonocarpus teucrioides, are erect perennials, growing to 20-35cm tall.
- Mature plants may grow up to 25 cm, with stems rising annually from deep underground rhizomes.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Mentioned as a food source, "Common raspwort" in Eucalyptus tall open forest
Further Information
- RHS (Royal Horticultural Society) provides information on Haloragis erecta 'Wellington Bronze'.
- Dave's Garden is a community sharing tips and ideas for gardens.
- Discover Life provides information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Haloragis micrantha.