Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
cmp
Year:
1903
Citation Micro:
Kunene-Sambesi Exped. : 310 (1903)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704930
Common Names
- Gnidia pleurocephala
- Pleurocephalous Gnidia
- Pleurocephalous Gnidia
Description
Gnidia pleurocephala (also called Broad-headed 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 pleurocephala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gnidia pleurocephala are white or yellow, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gnidia pleurocephala can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings. The cuttings should be placed in a well-drained mix and kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny position in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gnidia pleurocephala
Gnidia pleurocephala can be found in South Africa, in the Eastern Cape and KwaZulu-Natal provinces.
Gnidia pleurocephala FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnidia pleurocephala?
Gnidia pleurocephala
What type of plant is Gnidia pleurocephala?
Shrub
What is the common name of Gnidia pleurocephala?
Side-Headed 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,