Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
renniana
ID:
705622

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hilliard & B.L.Burtt

Source:
cmp

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 43: 218 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704955



Common Names

  • Gnidia Renniana
  • Renniana Gnidia
  • Gnidia Pink


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Description

Gnidia renniana (also called Renn'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 renniana 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 renniana 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 renniana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a potting mix. The plants should be grown in full sun and kept moist.

Where to Find Gnidia renniana

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

Gnidia renniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia renniana?

Gnidia renniana

What is the family of Gnidia renniana?

Thymelaeaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia renniana?

Renn'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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2828069: Based on the initial data import
Olive Mary Hilliard (b.1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hilliard' in the authors string.
B. L. Burtt (1913-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.L.Burtt' in the authors string.