Status:
valid
Authors:
(S.Moore) Källersjö
Source:
gcc
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 5(6): 534 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003334
Common Names
- Hymenolepis Gnidioides
- Gnidioides Hymenolepis
- Hymenolepis Gnidioides
Description
Hymenolepis gnidioides (also called Gnidia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in dry, open woods, meadows, and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Hymenolepis gnidioides is a plant used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is drought tolerant and can be used to attract butterflies and other beneficial insects to the garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hymenolepis gnidioides is a small white daisy-like flower with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hymenolepis gnidioides is an annual herb that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F).
Where to Find Hymenolepis gnidioides
Hymenolepis gnidioides is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Chiapas.
Hymenolepis gnidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hymenolepis gnidioides?
Hymenolepis gnidioides
What is the common name of Hymenolepis gnidioides?
Gnidioides Hymenolepis
What is the natural habitat of Hymenolepis gnidioides?
Hymenolepis gnidioides is native to Mexico and Central America.
Species in the Hymenolepis genus
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens,
Aaronsohnia factorovskyi,
Abrotanella filiformis,
Abrotanella rostrata,
Abrotanella linearis,
Abrotanella trilobata,
Abrotanella muscosa,
Abrotanella inconspicua,
Abrotanella trichoachaenia,
Abrotanella caespitosa,
Abrotanella nivigena,
Abrotanella pusilla,
Abrotanella linearifolia,
Abrotanella papuana,
Abrotanella rosulata,
Abrotanella emarginata,
Abrotanella fertilis,
Abrotanella spathulata,
Abrotanella purpurea,
Abrotanella patearoa,
Abrotanella submarginata,
Abrotanella diemii,
Abrotanella scapigera,
Abrotanella forsterioides,
Acamptopappus shockleyi,
Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus,
Acanthocephalus benthamianus,
Acanthocephalus amplexifolius,
Acanthocladium dockeri,
Acanthodesmos distichus,
Acanthodesmos gibarensis,
Acanthospermum humile,
Acanthospermum consobrinum,
Acanthospermum glabratum,
Acanthospermum microcarpum,
Acanthospermum hispidum,
Acanthospermum australe,
Acanthospermum lecocarpoides,
Acanthostyles buniifolius,
Acanthostyles saucechicoensis,
Achillea buiana,
Achillea conrathii,
Achillea cucullata,
Achillea styriaca,
Achillea clavennae,
Achillea cappadocica,
Achillea huber-morathii,
Achillea ptarmicoides,
Achillea sieheana,
Achillea barrelieri,