Status:
valid
Authors:
Lisowski
Source:
cmp
Year:
1987
Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Natl. Belg. 57: 461 (1987)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704960
Common Names
- Gnidia Robynsiana
- Robynsiana Gnidia
- Gnidia White
Description
Gnidia robynsiana (also called Robyns' 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 robynsiana 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 robynsiana 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 robynsiana 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 robynsiana
Gnidia robynsiana can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Gnidia robynsiana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnidia robynsiana?
Gnidia robynsiana
What type of plant is Gnidia robynsiana?
Perennial herb
Where does Gnidia robynsiana grow?
It is native to South Africa
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,