Gazania maritima - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maritima
ID:
29635
Status:
valid
Authors:
Levyns
Source:
gcc
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
J. S. African Bot. 8: 260 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000028964
Common Names
- African Daisy
- Gazania
- Coast Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rudgea wurdackii (also called Wurdack's Rudgea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering shrub in the Rubiaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America, and is found in a variety of habitats, including dry and wet forests, as well as disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania maritima is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its leaves are used as a herbal remedy for various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gazania maritima is yellow and daisy-like, with a yellow center and white petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin, with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gazania maritima is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer. Divide the plants every few years to maintain vigor.
Where to Find Gazania maritima
Gazania maritima can be found in coastal areas of South Africa, Namibia, and Angola.
Gazania maritima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania maritima?
Gazania maritima
What is the common name of Gazania maritima?
Sea gazania
What is the habitat of Gazania maritima?
It is found in sandy beaches and dunes along the coast.
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-127992: Based on the initial data import
Margaret Levyns (1890-1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Levyns' in the authors string.