Geigeria linosyroides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
linosyroides
ID:
108782
Status:
valid
Authors:
Welw. ex Hiern
Source:
gcc
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
Cat. Afr. Pl. i. 570.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000108111
Common Names
- Linosyroides Geigeria
- Geigeria
- Geigeria Linosyroides
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria linosyroides (also called woolly geigeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 m tall. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands, open woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria linosyroides is used as an ornamental plant and as a medicinal plant to treat digestive issues, skin disorders, and as an anti-inflammatory.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria linosyroides has yellow, daisy-like flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria linosyroides is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by cuttings in summer. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it once a year.
Where to Find Geigeria linosyroides
Geigeria linosyroides is native to South Africa and can be found growing in rocky soils in grasslands and savannas.
Geigeria linosyroides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria linosyroides?
Geigeria linosyroides
What is the common name of Geigeria linosyroides?
Linosyris
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria linosyroides?
Geigeria linosyroides is native to 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-6660: Based on the initial data import
William Philip Hiern (1839-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiern' in the authors string.
Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.