Gazania heterochaeta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
heterochaeta
ID:
70609
Status:
valid
Authors:
DC.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1838
Citation Micro:
Prodr. 6: 511 (1838)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000069938
Common Names
- Gazania Heterochaeta
- Heterochaeta Gazania
- Gazania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Gazania humilis E.Mey. ex DC. [unknown]
- Meridiana heterochaeta Kuntze [unknown]
Description
Gazania heterochaeta (also called heterochaeta gazania, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to South Africa. It has yellow and orange flowers and grows in sandy soils. It is found in sunny areas such as coastal dunes and dry grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania heterochaeta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gazania heterochaeta is a yellow, daisy-like flower head with numerous disk florets and a few ray florets. The seed is a small, black, flat achene with a pappus. The seedlings are slender, with a single stem and a few small, spiny leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gazania heterochaeta is a perennial plant that can be grown from seed or cuttings. Sow the seeds in early spring in a sunny location with well-drained soil. The seedlings should be thinned to about 8-10 inches apart. Cuttings can be taken in the spring or summer and rooted in a light potting mix. Once established, the plant will require little care and can tolerate drought.
Where to Find Gazania heterochaeta
Gazania heterochaeta is native to South Africa and can be found in dry, rocky habitats. It is typically found in the wild in countries such as Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.
Gazania heterochaeta FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania heterochaeta?
Gazania heterochaeta
What is the common name of Gazania heterochaeta?
Gazania
Where can Gazania heterochaeta be found?
It can be 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-2674: Based on the initial data import
Augustin Pyramus de Candolle (1778-1841): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'DC.' in the authors string.