Status:
valid
Authors:
A.Robyns
Source:
cmp
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 45: 223 (1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704949
Common Names
- Gnidia quarrei
- Quarrie's Gnidia
- Quarrei Gnidia
Description
Gnidia quarrei (also called Quarre's 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 quarrei is used for its ornamental value in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating skin diseases, wounds, and ulcers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gnidia quarrei has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnidia quarrei is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn.
Where to Find Gnidia quarrei
Gnidia quarrei can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Gnidia quarrei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnidia quarrei?
Gnidia quarrei
What is the family of Gnidia quarrei?
Thymelaeaceae
What is the common name of Gnidia quarrei?
Quarre's 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,