Gunniopsis quadrifida (F.Muell.) Pax APNI* Synonyms: Aizoon quadrifidum (F.Muell.) F.Muell. APNI*
Sesuvium quadrifidum F.Muell. APNI*
Description: Hemispherical, divaricate shrub with hairy branches.
Leaves terete, subterete or ± flattened, to c. 50 mm long.
Flowers pedicellate. Perianth segments triangular, to c. 2 cm long; outer surface tomentose; inner surface papillose. Stamen bundles alternating with the perianth segments.
Capsule 4-ribbed, the ribs keeled, 6–10 mm diam., valves becoming bifid on opening; seeds black, tuberculate.
Distribution and occurrence: Widespread on saline soils of the inland, especially on the margins of salt lakes and clay pans.
NSW subdivisions: NFWP
Other Australian states: Qld W.A. S.A. N.T.
Text by S. W. L. Jacobs & J. Highet
Taxon concept: Flora of NSW 1 (1990)
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