Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
laxa
ID:
705537

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gilg

Source:
cmp

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 226 (1894)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704870



Common Names

  • Gnidia laxa
  • Cape gnidia
  • Gnidia


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Synonyms

  • Arthrosolen laxus C.A.Mey. [unknown]
  • Lachnaea dubia Gand. [unknown]
  • Passerina laxa L.f. [unknown]
  • Rhytidosolen laxus Tiegh. [unknown]
  • Passerina tenuiflora Willd. [unknown]

Description

Gnidia laxa (also called Loose 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 laxa 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 laxa 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 laxa is a perennial herbaceous plant that is native to Africa. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, division, or cuttings. It is best to sow the seeds in the fall and the seedlings will emerge in the spring. Division can be done in the spring or fall. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Gnidia laxa

Gnidia laxa can be found in South Africa.

Gnidia laxa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia laxa?

Gnidia laxa

What is the family of Gnidia laxa?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia laxa?

Lax 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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