Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspalathoides
ID:
117357

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Moore

Source:
gcc

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. xlvii. 276 (1925)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000116686



Common Names

  • Geigeria
  • Cape Everlasting
  • Cape Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Geigeria aspalathoides aspalathoides [unknown]

Description

Geigeria aspalathoides (also called Wild Geranium, among many other common names) is an herbaceous perennial plant with pink daisy-like flowers. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands and rocky slopes.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria aspalathoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and fever.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geigeria aspalathoides sub. aspalathoides
Geigeria aspalathoides sub. chorleyana S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Geigeria aspalathoides var. filifolia S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria aspalathoides has yellow flowers with a yellow center and a white halo. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria aspalathoides is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring and cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer.

Where to Find Geigeria aspalathoides

Geigeria aspalathoides is native to South Africa and can be found in dry and rocky areas. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Geigeria aspalathoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria aspalathoides?

Geigeria aspalathoides

What is the common name of Geigeria aspalathoides?

Aspalathoid Geigeria

What is the natural habitat of Geigeria aspalathoides?

Grasslands, meadows, and disturbed areas

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