Status:
valid
Authors:
Dinter
Source:
gcc
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 17: 308 (1921)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000013134
Common Names
- Gazania Thermalis
- Thermal Gazania
- Thermal Gazania
Description
Gazania thermalis (also called thermal gazania, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It grows up to 1.5 m in height and has small, ovate-shaped leaves. It is found in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Gazania thermalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gazania thermalis has yellow flowers with a yellow center and 5 petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and hairy.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gazania thermalis is an annual plant that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Gazania thermalis
Gazania thermalis is found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Portugal, and Morocco.
Gazania thermalis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gazania thermalis?
Gazania thermalis
What is the common name of Gazania thermalis?
Thermal gazania
What type of environment does Gazania thermalis prefer?
Gazania thermalis prefers dry, sunny environments
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,