Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef. is a plant in the Malvaceae family, order Malvales, kingdom Plantae. Not known to be toxic.

Photo of Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef. (Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef.)
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Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef.

Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef.

Gynatrix pulchella is a dioecious flowering Malvaceae shrub endemic to south-east Australia, growing white or cream flowers up to 3m tall.

Family
Genus
Gynatrix
Order
Malvales
Class
Magnoliopsida
⚠️ Toxicity Note

Insufficient toxicity evidence; avoid direct contact and ingestion.

About Gynatrix pulchella (Willd.) Alef.

Gynatrix pulchella, commonly known as hemp bush or Aboriginal hemp, is a dioecious flowering shrub belonging to the family Malvaceae. It is endemic to south-east Australia. It reaches up to 3 metres (9.8 ft) in height, and produces white or cream flowers. This species grows in New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, Victoria, and Tasmania.

Photo: (c) Michael Cincotta, all rights reserved, uploaded by Michael Cincotta

Taxonomy

Plantae Tracheophyta Magnoliopsida Malvales Malvaceae Gynatrix

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Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia, NCBI Taxonomy · Disclaimer

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