Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lanata
ID:
1319335

Status:
valid

Authors:
Magee & Boatwr.

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77(1): 87 (-89; figs. 1-2, ma (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331789



Common Names

  • Gazania Lanata
  • Lanata Daisy
  • Gazania Daisy


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Description

Gazania lanata (also called Woolly Gazania, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is an annual herb with a basal rosette of leaves, and can grow up to 10 cm tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grassland and scrub habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Gazania lanata is used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Gazania lanata are yellow and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gazania lanata is a perennial herb that grows in dry, rocky soils. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in the spring in well-drained soil. The seedlings should be kept in a sunny location and watered regularly. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart.

Where to Find Gazania lanata

Gazania lanata can be found in the grasslands of the Brazilian Cerrado.

Gazania lanata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gazania lanata?

Gazania lanata

What is the common name of Gazania lanata?

No common name

What is the natural habitat of Gazania lanata?

Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains

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

James S. Boatwright: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boatwr.' in the authors string.
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.