Status:
valid
Authors:
Mucina, Magee & Boatwr.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
S. African J. Bot. 77(1): 89 (-92; figs. 4-5, ma (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001331790
Common Names
- Gazania Splendidissima
- Splendidissima Daisy
- Gazania Daisy
Description
Gazania splendidissima (also called Splendid 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 splendidissima 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 splendidissima 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania splendidissima 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 splendidissima
Gazania splendidissima can be found in the grasslands of the Brazilian Cerrado.
Gazania splendidissima FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania splendidissima?
Gazania splendidissima
What is the common name of Gazania splendidissima?
No common name
What is the natural habitat of Gazania splendidissima?
Dry, rocky slopes in the Andes Mountains
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
Anthony R. Magee: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magee' in the authors string.