Gnidia sparsiflora - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sparsiflora
ID:
705652
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bartl. ex Meisn.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1840
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 14: 462 (1840)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704985
Common Names
- Gnidia Sparsiflora
- Sparsiflora Gnidia
- Gnidia Sparse-Flowered
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gnidia sparsiflora (also called Sparse-flowered 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 sparsiflora 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 sparsiflora has small white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seed is small, black and oval in shape. The seedlings have thin, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gnidia sparsiflora is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist soil mix. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and does not require much care.
Where to Find Gnidia sparsiflora
Gnidia sparsiflora can be found in South Africa.
Gnidia sparsiflora FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gnidia sparsiflora?
Gnidia sparsiflora
What is the common name of Gnidia sparsiflora?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Gnidia sparsiflora?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2828097: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Gottlieb Bartling (1798-1875): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bartl.' in the authors string.
Carl Meissner (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Meisn.' in the authors string.