Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
705679

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 358 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000705012



Common Names

  • Gnidia Tomentosa
  • Tomentosa Gnidia
  • Gnidia Hairy


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Description

Gnidia tomentosa (also called Woolly Gnidia, among many other common names) is a small 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 tomentosa 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 tomentosa has white flowers with yellow centres, small seeds and seedlings that are greyish-green in colour.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia tomentosa is a shrub that grows up to 1.5 m tall. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in autumn in a cold frame and planted out in spring. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Gnidia tomentosa

Gnidia tomentosa is native to South Africa and can be found in dry grasslands and scrublands.

Gnidia tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia tomentosa?

Gnidia tomentosa

What is the family of Gnidia tomentosa?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia tomentosa?

Woolly 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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