Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
involucrata
ID:
705521

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steud. ex A.Rich.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Tent. Fl. Abyss. 2: 234 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704854



Common Names

  • Involucrata Gnidia
  • Cape Gnidia
  • Cape-Olive Gnidia


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Synonyms

  • Gnidia buchananii Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia heterophylla Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia huillensis Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia leiantha Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia mittuorum Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia montana H.Pearson [unknown]
  • Gnidia ringoetii De Wild. & Ledoux [unknown]
  • Gnidia schweinfurthii Gilg [unknown]
  • Gnidia macrorhiza Gilg [unknown]

Description

Gnidia involucrata (also called Involucrate 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 involucrata 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 involucrata has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia involucrata 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 involucrata

Gnidia involucrata can be found in South Africa.

Gnidia involucrata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia involucrata?

Gnidia involucrata

What type of plant is Gnidia involucrata?

Shrub

What is the common name of Gnidia involucrata?

Involucrate 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2827977: Based on the initial data import
Ernst Gottlieb von Steudel (1783-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steud.' in the authors string.
Achille Richard (1794-1852): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Rich.' in the authors string.