Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
fulgens
ID:
705482

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Apont. : 548 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704815



Common Names

  • Fulgens Gnidia
  • Cape Gnidia
  • Cape-Olive Gnidia


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Synonyms

  • Arthrosolen fulgens H.Pearson [unknown]

Description

Gnidia fulgens (also called Shining Gnidia, among many other common names) is a small shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry, rocky areas. It has small, grey-green leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Gnidia fulgens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gnidia fulgens 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 fulgens 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 fulgens

Gnidia fulgens is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Gnidia fulgens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia fulgens?

Gnidia fulgens

What type of plant is Gnidia fulgens?

Shrub

What is the common name of Gnidia fulgens?

Shining 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,

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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,