Gazania ciliaris - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ciliaris
ID:
65646
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 513 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000064975
Common Names
- Tickseed Sunflower
- Ciliaris Gazania
- Yellow Gazania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gazania ciliaris (also called African daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has long, narrow leaves and daisy-like yellow and orange flowers. It is commonly found in grasslands and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania ciliaris is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gazania ciliaris is a yellow daisy-like flower with a white center. The seed is a small, dark brown achene with a white pappus. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gazania ciliaris can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in early spring in a cold frame. When large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in the spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.
Where to Find Gazania ciliaris
Gazania ciliaris can be found in South Africa, primarily in the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Gazania ciliaris FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania ciliaris?
Gazania ciliaris
What is the common name of Gazania ciliaris?
Cape daisy
Where is Gazania ciliaris found?
Gazania ciliaris is found 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-21909: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.