Geigeria africana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
africana
ID:
46921
Status:
valid
Authors:
Griess.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1830
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 5: 411 (1830)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000046250
Common Names
- Geigeria Africana
- African Geigeria
- Geigeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria africana (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Africa. It grows in dry, sunny places, such as rocky hillsides, roadsides, and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria africana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of herbal medicines.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geigeria africana sub. africanaGeigeria africana sub. ornativa (O.Hoffm.) Merxm.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria africana has yellow, daisy-like flowers with white centres. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria africana is a perennial herbaceous plant that grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring and division should be done in autumn or spring.
Where to Find Geigeria africana
Geigeria africana is found in South Africa.
Geigeria africana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria africana?
Geigeria africana
What is the common name of Geigeria africana?
African Geigeria
Where is Geigeria africana found?
It is found in Africa
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
Ludwig Griesselich (1804-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Griess.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208746-1: Based on the initial data import