Status:
valid
Authors:
Alston
Source:
gcc
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1925: 364 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000125715
Common Names
- Geyeria
- Geyeria Elongata
- Geyeria Longifolia
Description
Geigeria elongata (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a woody base. It is native to South Africa and grows in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed sites.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria elongata has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as a natural dye and in cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria elongata has small, yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are thin and have small, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geigeria elongata is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. To propagate from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. To propagate from cuttings, take 4-6 inch cuttings from the tips of the stems and remove the lower leaves. Dip the cuttings in rooting hormone and place in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root in 4-6 weeks.
Where to Find Geigeria elongata
Geigeria elongata is native to South Africa. It can be found in rocky areas, such as cliffs and mountainsides. It prefers dry, well-drained soils.
Geigeria elongata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria elongata?
Geigeria elongata
What is the common name of Geigeria elongata?
Elongated Geigeria
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria elongata?
Dry, open areas such as grasslands, chaparral, and woodlands
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,