Chinese Raspwort
Gonocarpus chinensis
- Native to:
- Australia, Borneo, Caroline Is., China, Hainan, Lesser Sunda Is., Malaya, Maluku, Nansei-shoto, New Guinea, Philippines, Sulawesi, Sumatera, Vietnam
Harry Rose (www.flickr.com) from South West Rocks, Australia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Haloragaceae
- Genus:
- Gonocarpus
- Species:
- Gonocarpus chinensis
- USDA Symbol:
- GOCH
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb
- Height:
- 30 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- red, green
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers habitats with high organic content