Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
obtusifolia
ID:
14742

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.Bolus

Source:
gcc

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Ann. Bolus Herb. 1: 129 (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014071



Common Names

  • Geigeria obtusifolia
  • Oblique-leaved Geigeria
  • Oblique-leaved Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Geigeria arenicola Muschl. ex Dinter [unknown]
  • Geigeria plumosa obtusifolia (L.Bolus) Merxm. [unknown]

Description

Geigeria obtusifolia (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 0.5 meters tall. It is native to Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria obtusifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used as a cut flower. It has a pleasant scent and is attractive to pollinators.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria obtusifolia has yellow flowers that are arranged in a corymb-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings have opposite, obovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria obtusifolia is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can tolerate some drought.

Where to Find Geigeria obtusifolia

Geigeria obtusifolia is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands and open woodlands.

Geigeria obtusifolia FAQ

What is the common name of Geigeria obtusifolia?

African Daisy

What is the scientific name of African Daisy?

Geigeria obtusifolia

What is the natural habitat of Geigeria obtusifolia?

It is native to South Africa and grows in dry grasslands

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-113605: Based on the initial data import
Louisa Bolus (1877-1970): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Bolus' in the authors string.