Status:
valid
Authors:
(Baker) Boatwr. & J.C.Manning
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 112: 337. 2017 [4 Aug 2017] [epublished]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001421788
Common Names
- Lasiosiphon gnidioides
- Gnidioides Lasiosiphon
- Gnidioides
Description
Lasiosiphon gnidioides (also called 'Gnidioides Lasiosiphon', among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with white flowers and small, pointed leaves. It is native to South Africa and grows in rocky, well-drained soils in mountain and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lasiosiphon gnidioides is used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lasiosiphon gnidioides is small and white, with five petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lasiosiphon gnidioides is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 3 m in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings or layering.
Where to Find Lasiosiphon gnidioides
Lasiosiphon gnidioides can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe.
Lasiosiphon gnidioides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lasiosiphon gnidioides?
Lasiosiphon gnidioides
What is the common name of Lasiosiphon gnidioides?
Gnidioid Lasiosiphon
What is the natural habitat of Lasiosiphon gnidioides?
It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, including Cameroon, Congo, and Gabon.
Species in the Lasiosiphon genus
Lasiosiphon occidentalis,
Lasiosiphon perrieri,
Lasiosiphon mollissimus,
Lasiosiphon scandens,
Lasiosiphon pulchellus,
Lasiosiphon burchellii,
Lasiosiphon kraussianus,
Lasiosiphon humbertii,
Lasiosiphon hibbertioides,
Lasiosiphon glaucus,
Lasiosiphon ambondrombensis,
Lasiosiphon bojerianus,
Lasiosiphon decaryi,
Lasiosiphon ornatus,
Lasiosiphon anthylloides,
Lasiosiphon caffer,
Lasiosiphon canoargenteus,
Lasiosiphon capitatus,
Lasiosiphon meissneriatius,
Lasiosiphon deserticola,
Lasiosiphon dregeanus,
Lasiosiphon macropetalus,
Lasiosiphon microphyllus,
Lasiosiphon polyanthus,
Lasiosiphon nanus,
Lasiosiphon splendens,
Lasiosiphon triplinervis,
Lasiosiphon wilmsii,
Lasiosiphon socotranus,
Lasiosiphon polycephalus,
Lasiosiphon somalensis,
Lasiosiphon angustifolius,
Lasiosiphon calocephalus,
Lasiosiphon emini,
Lasiosiphon insularis,
Lasiosiphon lampranthus,
Lasiosiphon latifolius,
Lasiosiphon sisparensis,
Lasiosiphon suavissimus,
Lasiosiphon esterhuyseniae,
Lasiosiphon microcephalus,
Lasiosiphon pedunculatus,
Lasiosiphon sericocephalus,
Lasiosiphon rigidus,
Lasiosiphon razakamalalanus,
Lasiosiphon danguyanus,
Lasiosiphon daphnifolius,
Lasiosiphon gilbertae,
Lasiosiphon gnidioides,
Lasiosiphon leandrianus,
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,