Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
parviflora
ID:
705583

Status:
valid

Authors:
Meisn.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 14: 453 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704916



Common Names

  • Gnidia parviflora
  • Cape gnidia
  • Gnidia


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Description

Gnidia parviflora (also called Small-flowered 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 parviflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gnidia parviflora are white or yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia parviflora can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained mix and kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gnidia parviflora

Gnidia parviflora can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.

Gnidia parviflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia parviflora?

Gnidia parviflora

What is the family of Gnidia parviflora?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia parviflora?

Small-flowered 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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