Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
otaviensis
ID:
96907

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Merxm.) Merxm.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Bot. Staatssamml. München vi. 486 (1967)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000096236



Common Names

  • Geigeria otaviensis
  • Otavi Geigeria
  • Otavi Daisy


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Synonyms

  • Geigeria zeyheri Dinter ex Merxm. [unknown]
  • Geigeria africana otaviensis (Mattf.) Merxm. [unknown]
  • Geigeria englerana pubescens Dinter ex Merxm. [unknown]

Description

Geigeria otaviensis (also called Otavie's Geigeria, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with yellow flowers and oval-shaped leaves. It is native to South Africa, and is found in rocky slopes and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria otaviensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to attract beneficial insects and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria otaviensis flowers are yellow, with a single head of ray florets and a central disc of tubular florets. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have oval-shaped cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves that are deeply lobed.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria otaviensis is a perennial plant that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage more blooms.

Where to Find Geigeria otaviensis

Geigeria otaviensis can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Geigeria otaviensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria otaviensis?

Geigeria otaviensis

What type of plant is Geigeria otaviensis?

Herbaceous perennial

What is the natural habitat of Geigeria otaviensis?

Woodland and meadows

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-5238: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Merxmüller (1920-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Merxm.' in the authors string.