Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier 2: 216 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000130889
Common Names
- Gazania schenckii
- Schenck's Gazania
- Schenck's Daisy
Synonyms
- Gazania suffruticosa Muschl. [unknown]
- Gazania aculeata Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
Description
Gazania schenckii (also called 'Schenck's gazania', among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South Africa. It has yellow daisy-like flowers and grows to a height of up to 30 cm. It is found in grasslands, disturbed areas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania schenckii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make herbal teas and as a medicinal plant for treating digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Gazania schenckii are small, yellow and daisy-like, with numerous petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania schenckii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated from seed or from division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers.
Where to Find Gazania schenckii
Gazania schenckii is native to South Africa. It can be found in moist meadows and along stream banks.
Gazania schenckii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania schenckii?
Gazania schenckii
What is the common name of Gazania schenckii?
Schenck's Gazania
Where is Gazania schenckii native to?
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,