Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
burkei
ID:
35101

Status:
valid

Authors:
Harv.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cap. 3: 126 (1865)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000034430



Common Names

  • Geigeria burkei
  • Burke's Geigeria
  • Burke's Daisy


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Description

Geigeria burkei (also called Burke's Geigeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a basal rosette of leaves and produces solitary flower heads on long stalks. It grows in wet, tropical habitats, such as rainforests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria burkei is a low-growing, evergreen perennial with a spreading habit. It has small, daisy-like flowers in shades of yellow, orange, and white. It is often used in rock gardens, borders, and flower beds, and is a great choice for erosion control on slopes and banks. The foliage is attractive and can be used as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geigeria burkei sub. diffusa (Harv.) Merxm.
Geigeria burkei var. valida (Merxm.) S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Geigeria burkei var. zeyheri (Harv.) Merxm.
Geigeria burkei sub. burkei
Geigeria burkei var. intermedia (S.Moore) Merxm.
Geigeria burkei var. rivularis (J.M.Wood & M.S.Evans) S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria burkei has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria burkei is a perennial that can be propagated from seed or from division. The seeds should be sown in a moist, well-draining soil and kept in a warm, humid environment. The seeds should germinate within a few weeks and the seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. Division can be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Geigeria burkei

Geigeria burkei is native to South Africa.

Geigeria burkei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria burkei?

Geigeria burkei

What is the common name of Geigeria burkei?

Burke's Geigeria

What is the habitat of Geigeria burkei?

It is found in dry, rocky areas in South Africa.

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,

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