Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Genus:
Species:
gnidia
ID:
476448

Status:
valid

Authors:
Willd.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1797

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl., ed. 4 [Willdenow] 1(1): 50. 1797 [Jun 1797]

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000475780

Common Names

  • Pimelea gnidia
  • Gnidia Pimelea
  • Gnidia Rice-flower

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Synonyms

  • Passerina gnidia L.f. [unknown]
  • Pimelea crosby-smithiana Petrie [unknown]
  • Banksia gnidia J.R.Forst. & G.Forst. [unknown]
  • Cookia gnidia J.F.Gmel. [unknown]
  • Pimelea gnidia menziesii Hook.f. [unknown]

Description

Pimelea gnidia (also called Gnidia Pimelea, among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It is a member of the Thymelaeaceae family and grows up to 1 meter in height. It has small, white flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is found in open woodlands, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Pimelea gnidia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pimelea gnidia is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pimelea gnidia is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is an easy-to-grow houseplant that can be propagated from stem cuttings. To propagate, take a stem cutting from a healthy plant and place it in a pot filled with moist soil. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light. The cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Pimelea gnidia

Pimelea gnidia is native to Australia and can be found in the wetter parts of the continent.

Pimelea gnidia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pimelea gnidia?

Pimelea gnidia

What is the common name of Pimelea gnidia?

Gnidia Pimelea

What is the natural habitat of Pimelea gnidia?

Pimelea gnidia is native to Australia

Species in the Pimelea genus

Pimelea villosa, Pimelea traversii, Pimelea tomentosa, Pimelea microphylla, Pimelea prostrata, Pimelea poppelwellii, Pimelea longifolia, Pimelea angulata, Pimelea lyallii, Pimelea buxifolia, Pimelea gnidia, Pimelea orthia, Pimelea xenica, Pimelea carnosa, Pimelea sporadica, Pimelea eremitica, Pimelea acra, Pimelea ignota, Pimelea mesoa, Pimelea dura, Pimelea notia, Pimelea declivis, Pimelea cryptica, Pimelea nitens, Pimelea hirta, Pimelea barbata, Pimelea mimosa, Pimelea oreophila, Pimelea strigosa, Pimelea elongata, Pimelea cremnophila, Pimelea filiformis, Pimelea aquilonia, Pimelea interioris, Pimelea pagophila, Pimelea spinescens, Pimelea octophylla, Pimelea ciliolaris, Pimelea ammocharis, Pimelea physodes, Pimelea neokyrea, Pimelea rosea, Pimelea brevistyla, Pimelea calcicola, Pimelea ciliata, Pimelea rara, Pimelea lehmanniana, Pimelea pelinos, Pimelea treyvaudii, Pimelea suteri,

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