Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 50 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000075698
Common Names
- Lichtenstein's Gazania
- Lichtenstein's African Daisy
- Lichtenstein's Gazania
Synonyms
- Meridiana lichtensteinii Kuntze [unknown]
- Mussinia pusilla Licht. ex Less. [unknown]
- Gazania araneosa DC. [unknown]
Description
Gazania lichtensteinii (also called Lichtenstein's Gazania, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial with yellow and orange flowers that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It is native to South Africa and is found in dry meadows and rocky slopes.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania lichtensteinii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gazania lichtensteinii has bright yellow daisy-like flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania lichtensteinii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage new blooms.
Where to Find Gazania lichtensteinii
Gazania lichtensteinii can be found in the Mediterranean region, in parts of Africa, and in parts of Asia.
Gazania lichtensteinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania lichtensteinii?
Gazania lichtensteinii
What type of plant is Gazania lichtensteinii?
A perennial herb
What is the natural habitat of Gazania lichtensteinii?
Grassy slopes and meadows
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,