Guungurrun is a medium-sized bush which grows from 1 to 3 metres tall which grows reddish-purple wedge shaped flowers.

The Wurundjeri-woiwurrung use the leaves for pain relief and its antibacterial properties, chewing on them to dull tooth aches, rubbing them together for soap and using it as antiseptic.

It grows best in well drained soil in full sun to semi shade.