Geigeria engleriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
engleriana
ID:
15730
Status:
valid
Authors:
Muschl.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1911
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 115 (1911)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000015059
Common Names
- Geigeria Engleriana
- Engler's Geigeria
- Engler's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Geigeria zeyheri Dinter [unknown]
- Geigeria englerana englerana [unknown]
Description
Geigeria engleriana (also called Engler's Geigeria, among many other common names) is an annual herb that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala and is found in moist, shady, rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria engleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, cough, and colds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria engleriana has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have small, oval leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria engleriana is a perennial plant that can be propagated through division or seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and requires minimal maintenance.
Where to Find Geigeria engleriana
Geigeria engleriana is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Geigeria engleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria engleriana?
Geigeria engleriana
What type of plant is Geigeria engleriana?
It is a perennial herb
Where does Geigeria engleriana grow?
It grows in the mountains of Mexico and Central America
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
Reinhold Conrad Muschler (1883-1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Muschl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208759-1: Based on the initial data import