Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
plumosa
ID:
4387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Muschl.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1911

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 46(1-2): 112 (1911)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000003716



Common Names

  • Plumose Geigeria
  • Geigeria Plumosa
  • Plumose Daisy


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Description

Geigeria plumosa (also called African Feather Grass, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to South Africa. It has thin, wiry stems and long, narrow leaves. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in grasslands and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Geigeria plumosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments and as a source of food for birds and other wildlife.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Geigeria plumosa sub. plumosa
Geigeria plumosa sub. angustifolia S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña
Geigeria plumosa sub. brachycephala (Muschl.) S.Ortiz & Rodr.Oubiña

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geigeria plumosa has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geigeria plumosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in the spring in a cold frame or in a seedbed. When they are large enough to handle, prick the seedlings out into individual pots and plant them out in the summer. Division in spring or autumn is also possible. Larger clumps can be replanted direct into their permanent positions, though it is best to pot up smaller clumps and grow them on in a cold frame until they are rooting well. Plant them out in the spring.

Where to Find Geigeria plumosa

Geigeria plumosa can be found in the southern regions of Africa, primarily in Angola, Botswana, and Namibia.

Geigeria plumosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Geigeria plumosa?

Geigeria plumosa

What is the common name of Geigeria plumosa?

Plumed Geigeria

What is the natural habitat of Geigeria plumosa?

Geigeria plumosa is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and streambanks

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