Geigeria aspera - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aspera
ID:
70890
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harv.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1865
Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 126 (1865)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000070219
Common Names
- Aspera Geigeria
- Rough Geigeria
- Rough Sunray
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria aspera (also called Rough Geigeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. It grows in dry, rocky habitats, and has a woody stem with gray-green leaves and yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria aspera has been used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock. It has also been used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geigeria aspera var. rivularis (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) Merxm.Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria aspera has white flowers with yellow centres and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, linear leaves and a thin taproot.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria aspera is a perennial plant that is propagated by seed. It is best grown in full sun in well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -20°C. Pruning is recommended to maintain a compact shape and to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Geigeria aspera
Geigeria aspera can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
Geigeria aspera FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria aspera?
Geigeria aspera
What is the common name of Geigeria aspera?
Rough geigeria
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria aspera?
It is found in dry, rocky areas in South 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
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-27027: Based on the initial data import
William Henry Harvey (1811-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harv.' in the authors string.