Gazania pectinata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pectinata
ID:
87258
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spreng.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. 3: 607 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000086587
Common Names
- Pectinata Gazania
- Gazania pectinata
- Gazania
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gazania pectinata (also called Pectinate Gazania, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, rocky soils and is often found in coastal areas and on hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania pectinata is used as an ornamental plant and is also used to make herbal teas for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gazania pectinata flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gazania pectinata is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in well-drained soil in a sunny location in the spring. Once established, it requires little maintenance and is drought tolerant.
Where to Find Gazania pectinata
Gazania pectinata is native to South Africa, where it is found in the coastal regions of the Western Cape and Eastern Cape provinces.
Gazania pectinata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania pectinata?
Gazania pectinata
What is the common name of Gazania pectinata?
Pectinate Gazania
Where is Gazania pectinata found?
It is found in the Mediterranean region of Europe
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
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208714-1: Based on the initial data import