Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Celastrales
Species:
swazica
ID:
1328938

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jordaan

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 192: 296 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341392



Common Names

  • Gymnosporia swazica
  • Swazica Gymnosporia
  • Gymnosporia


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Description

Gymnosporia swazica (also called Swazi Gymnosporia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Celastraceae. It is native to South Africa, where it grows in rocky and grassy habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gymnosporia swazica is a popular ornamental plant, grown for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as an ingredient in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gymnosporia swazica has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gymnosporia swazica can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It is best to use a nutrient-rich substrate and keep the plant moist but not soggy. It prefers bright indirect light and high humidity.

Where to Find Gymnosporia swazica

Gymnosporia swazica is native to the temperate grasslands of South Africa.

Gymnosporia swazica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gymnosporia swazica?

Gymnosporia swazica

What is the common name of Gymnosporia swazica?

Swazi Gymnosporia

What is the natural habitat of Gymnosporia swazica?

Grasslands, woodlands, and savannas

Species in the Gymnosporia genus

Gymnosporia jinyangensis, Gymnosporia orbiculata, Gymnosporia acuminata, Gymnosporia addat, Gymnosporia alaternifolia, Gymnosporia andongensis, Gymnosporia annobonensis, Gymnosporia arbutifolia, Gymnosporia arenicola, Gymnosporia bachmannii, Gymnosporia bailadillana, Gymnosporia baumii, Gymnosporia benguelensis, Gymnosporia beniensis, Gymnosporia berberoides, Gymnosporia bonii, Gymnosporia brevipetala, Gymnosporia buchananii, Gymnosporia buxifolia, Gymnosporia buxifolioides, Gymnosporia capitata, Gymnosporia cassinoides, Gymnosporia chevalieri, Gymnosporia commiphoroides, Gymnosporia cortii, Gymnosporia crataegina, Gymnosporia crenata, Gymnosporia devenishii, Gymnosporia dhofarensis, Gymnosporia divaricata, Gymnosporia diversifolia, Gymnosporia drummondii, Gymnosporia elliptica, Gymnosporia emarginata, Gymnosporia engleriana, Gymnosporia falconeri, Gymnosporia forsskaoliana, Gymnosporia fruticosa, Gymnosporia gariepensis, Gymnosporia glaucophylla, Gymnosporia gracilipes, Gymnosporia gracilis, Gymnosporia grandifolia, Gymnosporia grossularia, Gymnosporia gurueensis, Gymnosporia hainanensis, Gymnosporia harenensis, Gymnosporia harlandii, Gymnosporia harveyana, Gymnosporia heterophylla,

Species in the Celastraceae family

Acanthothamnus aphyllus, Allocassine laurifolia, Anthodon decussatus, Anthodon panamense, Apatophyllum constablei, Apatophyllum flavovirens, Apatophyllum macgillivrayi, Apatophyllum olsenii, Apatophyllum teretifolium, Apodostigma pallens, Arnicratea cambodiana, Arnicratea ferruginea, Bequaertia mucronata, Brassiantha pentamera, Brassiantha hedraiantheroides, Brexia alaticarpa, Brexia australis, Brexia madagascariensis, Brexia marioniae, Brexiella cymosa, Brexiella ilicifolia, Campylostemon angolense, Campylostemon bequaertii, Campylostemon danckelmannianus, Campylostemon laurentii, Campylostemon lindequistianus, Campylostemon mitophorus, Campylostemon warneckeanum, Canotia holacantha, Canotia wendtii, Cassine albens, Cassine balae, Cassine burkeana, Cassine congylos, Cassine grossa, Cassine kedarnathii, Cassine koordersii, Cassine megaphylla, Cassine micrantha, Cassine obiensis, Cassine parvifolia, Cassine peragua, Cassine kamurensis, Catha edulis, Celastrus aculeatus, Celastrus angulata, Celastrus australis, Celastrus caseariifolius, Celastrus cuneatus, Celastrus flagellaris,

References

Marie Jordaan (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jordaan' in the authors string.