Status:
valid
Authors:
Less.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1832
Citation Micro:
Syn. Gen. Compos. : 50 (1832)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000036440
Common Names
- Gazania tenuifolia
- Treasure Flower
- African Daisy
Description
Gazania tenuifolia (also called Narrow-leaved Gazania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow daisy-like flowers and narrow, linear leaves. It is native to the Mediterranean region and is commonly found in dry grasslands, scrub, and rocky hillsides.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania tenuifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive disorders, respiratory problems, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gazania tenuifolia is yellow and has a daisy-like shape. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania tenuifolia is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It needs regular watering and fertilizing for optimal growth.
Where to Find Gazania tenuifolia
Gazania tenuifolia is found in the coastal areas of South Africa.
Gazania tenuifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania tenuifolia?
Gazania tenuifolia
What is the family of Gazania tenuifolia?
Asteraceae
What is the common name of Gazania tenuifolia?
Tenuifolia Gazania
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,