Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
cyanea
ID:
1282781

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1822

Citation Micro:
Trav. S. Africa i. 255, 257, nomen. 1822

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001282119



Common Names

  • Gnidia cyanea
  • Blue Gnidia
  • Gnidia Flower


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Description

Gnidia cyanea (also called 'Blue-flowered Gnidia', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to Australia. It grows to a height of up to 1.5 m and has small, blue flowers that appear in spring and summer. It is found in dry sclerophyll forest, woodland and heathland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gnidia cyanea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, diarrhea, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnidia cyanea has small, blue flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, brown and round. Its seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia cyanea is a perennial plant that is easy to grow and propagate. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation can be done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a cold frame. Division should be done in early spring or autumn.

Where to Find Gnidia cyanea

Gnidia cyanea is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas and on cliffs.

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,

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