Gazania caespitosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
caespitosa
ID:
22533
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus
Source:
gcc
Year:
1881
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 18: 393 (1881)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000021862
Common Names
- Gazania caespitosa
- Caespitose gazania
- Cushion gazania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gazania caespitosa (also called Tufted Gazania, among many other common names) is an herbaceous plant of the Asteraceae family. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It is native to South Africa and can be found in grassy meadows and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania caespitosa is an ornamental plant used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, skin problems, and respiratory issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gazania caespitosa is yellow with a single row of petals. The seed is a small, black achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Gazania caespitosa is a perennial plant that can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil and can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-10. It can be propagated from seed in the spring or division in the fall. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in the fall when the plant is dormant. The plant can also be propagated by root cuttings.
Where to Find Gazania caespitosa
Gazania caespitosa is native to South Africa and can be found in the Western Cape and Eastern Cape.
Gazania caespitosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania caespitosa?
Gazania caespitosa
What is the common name of Gazania caespitosa?
Tufted Gazania
What is the natural habitat of Gazania caespitosa?
Grassy areas in South Africa
Species in the Gazania genus
Gazania schenkii, Gazania thermalis, Gazania caespitosa, Gazania maritima, Gazania othonnites, Gazania tenuifolia, Gazania krebsiana, Gazania ciliaris, Gazania rigida, Gazania heterochaeta, Gazania lichtensteinii, Gazania serrata, Gazania pectinata, Gazania rigens, Gazania jurineifolia, Gazania linearis, Gazania schenckii, Gazania leiopoda, Gazania lanata, Gazania splendidissima,
Species in the Asteraceae family
Aaronsohnia pubescens, Aaronsohnia factorovskyi, Abrotanella filiformis, Abrotanella rostrata, Abrotanella linearis, Abrotanella trilobata, Abrotanella muscosa, Abrotanella inconspicua, Abrotanella trichoachaenia, Abrotanella caespitosa, Abrotanella nivigena, Abrotanella pusilla, Abrotanella linearifolia, Abrotanella papuana, Abrotanella rosulata, Abrotanella emarginata, Abrotanella fertilis, Abrotanella spathulata, Abrotanella purpurea, Abrotanella patearoa, Abrotanella submarginata, Abrotanella diemii, Abrotanella scapigera, Abrotanella forsterioides, Acamptopappus shockleyi, Acamptopappus sphaerocephalus, Acanthocephalus benthamianus, Acanthocephalus amplexifolius, Acanthocladium dockeri, Acanthodesmos distichus, Acanthodesmos gibarensis, Acanthospermum humile, Acanthospermum consobrinum, Acanthospermum glabratum, Acanthospermum microcarpum, Acanthospermum hispidum, Acanthospermum australe, Acanthospermum lecocarpoides, Acanthostyles buniifolius, Acanthostyles saucechicoensis, Achillea buiana, Achillea conrathii, Achillea cucullata, Achillea styriaca, Achillea clavennae, Achillea cappadocica, Achillea huber-morathii, Achillea ptarmicoides, Achillea sieheana, Achillea barrelieri,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-121140: Based on the initial data import
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.