Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
squarrosa
ID:
705657

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
cmp

Year:
1914

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Exch. Club Soc. Brit. Isles 3: 418 (1913 publ. 1914)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000704990

Common Names

  • Gnidia Squarrosa
  • Squarrosa Gnidia
  • Gnidia Square-Stalked

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Description

Gnidia squarrosa (also called Squarrose 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 squarrosa 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 squarrosa has small, star-shaped yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gnidia squarrosa is a perennial herb 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 squarrosa

Gnidia squarrosa can be found in South Africa.

Gnidia squarrosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gnidia squarrosa?

Gnidia squarrosa

What is the family of Gnidia squarrosa?

Rubiaceae

What is the common name of Gnidia squarrosa?

Square-fruited 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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