Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
clavata
ID:
705441

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schinz

Source:
cmp

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Vierteljahrsschr. Naturf. Ges. Zürich 66: 232 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704774



Common Names

  • Clavata Gnidia
  • Cape Gnidia
  • Cape-Olive Gnidia


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Description

Gnidia clavata (also called Clavata gnidia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with a rounded crown and a single stem. It is native to the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa. It is found in dry, rocky places, often on hillsides and in kloofs.

Uses & Benefits

Gnidia clavata is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of yellow dye.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnidia clavata has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The small, black seeds are enclosed in a thin, papery capsule. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia clavata is a shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is a hardy plant that can tolerate a range of soil types, but prefers well-drained soils. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedling mix. Cuttings should be taken in late summer or early autumn and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Gnidia clavata

Gnidia clavata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Gnidia clavata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia clavata?

Gnidia clavata

What is the common name of Gnidia clavata?

Clavata Gnidia

What is the natural habitat of Gnidia clavata?

Dry grasslands and scrublands

Species in the Gnidia genus

Gnidia gossweileri, Gnidia aberrans, Gnidia anomala, Gnidia apiculata, Gnidia bambutana, Gnidia baumiana, Gnidia baurii, Gnidia burmanni, Gnidia caffra, Gnidia caniflora, Gnidia canoargentea, Gnidia cayleyi, Gnidia chapmanii, Gnidia chrysantha, Gnidia chrysophylla, Gnidia clavata, Gnidia compacta, Gnidia conspicua, Gnidia coriacea, Gnidia decurrens, Gnidia dekindtiana, Gnidia dumicola, Gnidia ericoides, Gnidia fastigiata, Gnidia flanagani, Gnidia foliosa, Gnidia francisci, Gnidia fraterna, Gnidia fruticulosa, Gnidia fulgens, Gnidia galpini, Gnidia geminiflora, Gnidia goetzeana, Gnidia gymnostachya, Gnidia harveyana, Gnidia hirsuta, Gnidia hockii, Gnidia humilis, Gnidia imbricata, Gnidia inconspicua, Gnidia insignis, Gnidia involucrata, Gnidia juniperifolia, Gnidia kasaiensis, Gnidia kundelungensis, Gnidia laxa, Gnidia leipoldtii, Gnidia linearifolia, Gnidia linoides, Gnidia lucens,

Species in the Thymelaeaceae family

Aetoxylon sympetalum, Amyxa pluricornis, Aquilaria apiculata, Aquilaria baillonii, Aquilaria banaense, Aquilaria beccariana, Aquilaria brachyantha, Aquilaria citrinicarpa, Aquilaria crassna, Aquilaria cumingiana, Aquilaria decemcostata, Aquilaria filaria, Aquilaria hirta, Aquilaria khasiana, Aquilaria microcarpa, Aquilaria parvifolia, Aquilaria rostrata, Aquilaria rugosa, Aquilaria sinensis, Aquilaria subintegra, Aquilaria urdanetensis, Aquilaria yunnanensis, Aquilaria malaccensis, Aquilaria banaensis, Arnhemia cryptantha, Atemnosiphon coriaceus, Craterosiphon beniensis, Craterosiphon devredii, Craterosiphon louisii, Craterosiphon micranthum, Craterosiphon montanus, Craterosiphon pseudoscandens, Craterosiphon quarrei, Craterosiphon scandens, Craterosiphon schmitzii, Craterosiphon soyauxii, Craterosiphon beniense, Dais cotinifolia, Dais glaucescens, Daphne wolongensis, Daphne hekouensis, Daphne acutiloba, Daphne alpina, Daphne altaica, Daphne arbuscula, Daphne arisanensis, Daphne aurantiaca, Daphne axillaris, Daphne bholua, Daphne blagayana,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2827904: Based on the initial data import
Hans Schinz (1858-1941): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schinz' in the authors string.