Status:
valid
Authors:
I.Telford & J.J.Bruhl
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 26: 206 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001337342
Common Names
- Gingidia rupicola
- Rock-dwelling Gingidia
- Rock-dwelling Tree-heath
Description
Gingidia rupicola (also called rock gingidia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Caryophyllaceae family. It is native to the Mediterranean region, where it grows in dry, rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gingidia rupicola is used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, and is also used as an ornamental plant in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gingidia rupicola has small, white flowers, small black seeds and small seedlings with a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gingidia rupicola is a perennial shrub that can be propagated from seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a warm and humid climate and should be grown in a well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two to three months. Pruning should be done to maintain the desired shape and size of the plant.
Where to Find Gingidia rupicola
Gingidia rupicola can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands.
Gingidia rupicola FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gingidia rupicola?
Gingidia rupicola
What is the common name of Gingidia rupicola?
Rock-loving Gingidia
How does Gingidia rupicola reproduce?
Gingidia rupicola reproduces by seeds
Species in the Gingidia genus
Gingidia algens,
Gingidia baxteri,
Gingidia decipiens,
Gingidia enysii,
Gingidia flabellata,
Gingidia grisea,
Gingidia harveyana,
Gingidia montana,
Gingidia trifoliolata,
Gingidia trifoliata,
Gingidia amphistoma,
Gingidia haematitica,
Gingidia rupicola,
Species in the Apiaceae family
Aciphylla anomala,
Aciphylla aurea,
Aciphylla cartilaginea,
Aciphylla colensoi,
Aciphylla congesta,
Aciphylla crenulata,
Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,