Geigeria acaulis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acaulis
ID:
96147
Status:
valid
Authors:
Benth. & Hook.f. ex Vatke
Source:
gcc
Year:
1877
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 3: 368 (1877)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000095476
Common Names
- Geigeria acaulis
- Stemless Geigeria
- Stemless Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria acaulis (also called Stemless Geigeria, among many other common names) is an annual plant of the Asteraceae family. It has a basal rosette of leaves and yellow flower heads. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands, meadows and roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria acaulis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geigeria acaulis is yellow with a daisy-like shape. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are thin and have two leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria acaulis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant and can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Geigeria acaulis
Geigeria acaulis is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape and Western Cape provinces.
Geigeria acaulis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria acaulis?
Geigeria acaulis
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria acaulis?
It is native to South Africa
What is the size of Geigeria acaulis?
It can grow up to 0.3 meters in height
Species in the Geigeria genus
Geigeria plumosa, Geigeria mendoncae, Geigeria hoffmanniana, Geigeria obtusifolia, Geigeria schinzii, Geigeria engleriana, Geigeria angolensis, Geigeria acicularis, Geigeria rigida, Geigeria decurrens, Geigeria burkei, Geigeria alata, Geigeria africana, Geigeria vigintisquamea, Geigeria odontoptera, Geigeria lata, Geigeria ornativa, Geigeria aspera, Geigeria pectidea, Geigeria acaulis, Geigeria otaviensis, Geigeria brevifolia, Geigeria linosyroides, Geigeria affinis, Geigeria aspalathoides, Geigeria spinosa, Geigeria pilifera, Geigeria nianganensis, Geigeria elongata, Geigeria engleriaha,
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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-51659: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Vatke (1849-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vatke' in the authors string.