Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
odontoptera
ID:
62958

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Hoffm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 85.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000062287



Common Names

  • Geigeria odontoptera
  • Forked Geigeria
  • Forked Geigeria Grass


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Description

Geigeria odontoptera (also called toothed geigeria, among many other common names) is a perennial herb that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has white flowers and its leaves are deeply lobed. It is native to southern Africa, and is found in grasslands, woodlands, and rocky outcrops.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria odontoptera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and to provide habitat for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geigeria odontoptera is a small, yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval seed. The seedlings are thin and delicate with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria odontoptera is an evergreen perennial that is native to South Africa. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is usually done by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or early summer, and seeds should be sown in the fall or spring.

Where to Find Geigeria odontoptera

Geigeria odontoptera is native to South Africa and can be found in the wild in the Eastern Cape, Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, Mpumalanga, and North West provinces.

Geigeria odontoptera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria odontoptera?

Geigeria odontoptera

Where is Geigeria odontoptera found?

Geigeria odontoptera is found in South Africa.

What type of plant is Geigeria odontoptera?

Geigeria odontoptera is a type of herb.

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