Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
fastigiata
ID:
705472

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rendle

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 4: 41 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704805



Common Names

  • Gnidia fastigiata
  • Fastigiate Gnidia
  • Fastigiate Gnidia


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Description

Gnidia fastigiata (also called Fastigiate Gnidia, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1 m tall and has small, white flowers. It is native to South Africa and is found in rocky areas, scrub and grassland.

Uses & Benefits

Gnidia fastigiata is used in traditional medicine for treating skin diseases, as a laxative, and as an antiseptic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnidia fastigiata has white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have linear leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia fastigiata is a shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature branches and planted in a well-drained soil. Keep the soil moist but not wet.

Where to Find Gnidia fastigiata

Gnidia fastigiata can be found in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal Provinces of South Africa.

Gnidia fastigiata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia fastigiata?

Gnidia fastigiata

What is the family of Gnidia fastigiata?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia fastigiata?

Upright Gnidia

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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