| Family | THYMELAEACEAE |
| Genus species | Gnidia compacta (C.H.Wright) J.H.Ross |
| Synonyms | Arthrosolen compactus C.H.Wight |
| Habitat | rocky slopes |
| Altitude | 1800-2800m |
| Description | branches densely leafy, leaves alternate, imbricate, oblong, obtuse, abaxially long pilose, on both faces verrucose, flowers in terminal clusters, calyx yellow, waxy |
| Size | 15-45cm |
| Color | bright yellow |
| Bloom | spring, early summer |
| Ca | |
| Type | shrub |
| Cultivation | sunny, dry, rock crevices, protection against winter wet alpine house, poor, drained soil, sun |
| Propagation | seed when ripe or as soon as possible cuttings in late summer |
| Territory |
Africa
Southern Africa (Lesotho , KwaZulu-Natal , Free State) |
| Bibliography | Plants of the World online powo.science.kew.org International Plant Names Index www.ipni.org |
| Comments | THYMELAEACEAE
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