Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
decurrens
ID:
34528

Status:
valid

Authors:
S.Ortiz, Rodr.Oubiña & Buján

Source:
gcc

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 20(2): 198 (2000) (2000)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000033857



Common Names

  • Geigeria decurrens
  • Decurrent Geigeria
  • Decurrent Hawkweed


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Description

Geigeria decurrens (also called decurrent geigeria, among many other common names) is an annual or biennial plant native to South Africa. It has a branched stem and its leaves are lanceolate and entire. It is found in dry grasslands, meadows, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria decurrens is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, as an antiseptic, and to treat digestive disorders. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria decurrens has yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black with a white tuft at the end. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a white center.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria decurrens is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil conditions. It can be propagated by seed in spring or autumn, or by division in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Geigeria decurrens

Geigeria decurrens is found in South Africa.

Geigeria decurrens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria decurrens?

Geigeria decurrens

What is the common name of Geigeria decurrens?

Decurrent Geigeria

What is the natural habitat of Geigeria decurrens?

Grassy areas and meadows

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-132730: Based on the initial data import
Santiago Ortiz Nuñez (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Ortiz' in the authors string.
Juan Rodríguez Oubiña: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rodr.Oubiña' in the authors string.
Manuela Buján: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buján' in the authors string.