Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
scabra
ID:
705632

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thunb.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1794

Citation Micro:
Prodr. Pl. Cap. : 76 (1794)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704965



Common Names

  • Gnidia Scabra
  • Scabra Gnidia
  • Gnidia Rough


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Description

Gnidia scabra (also called Rough Gnidia, among many other common names) is a shrub native to South Africa. It has small, white flowers and grows in dry, sandy soils. It is found in the grasslands and scrublands of the Eastern Cape.

Uses & Benefits

Gnidia scabra 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

The flower of Gnidia scabra is a white to pale yellow star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia scabra 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 scabra

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

Gnidia scabra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia scabra?

Gnidia scabra

What is the common name of Gnidia scabra?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Gnidia scabra?

It is found in tropical and subtropical forests in South America

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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