Status:
valid
Authors:
Merxm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1953
Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München Heft 7, 265 (1953).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007202
Common Names
- Geigeria Mendoncae
- Mendonca's Hawkweed
- Mendonca's Mouse-ear
Description
Geigeria mendoncae (also called Mendonça's geigeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Portugal. It has a basal rosette of leaves with yellow flowers and a deep taproot. It can be found in grasslands, meadows, and other open habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria mendoncae is a perennial plant that is often used in gardens and landscapes as an ornamental plant. It is also known for its ability to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria mendoncae has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geigeria mendoncae is an evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems, and should be placed in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in late spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist, and the seedlings should be thinned to allow for good air circulation.
Where to Find Geigeria mendoncae
Geigeria mendoncae is native to South America and can be found in grasslands, open woodlands, and disturbed areas.
Geigeria mendoncae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria mendoncae?
Geigeria mendoncae
What is the common name of Geigeria mendoncae?
Mendonca's Geigeria
What type of plant is Geigeria mendoncae?
Perennial
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,