Geigeria schinzii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schinzii
ID:
15471
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 80.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000014800
Common Names
- Geigeria schinzii
- Schinz's Geigeria
- Schinz's Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria schinzii (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial flowering plant native to Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and daisy-like flowers. It is found in grasslands, woodlands, and savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria schinzii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geigeria schinzii sub. schinziiGeigeria schinzii sub. rhodesiana (S.Moore) Merxm.
Geigeria schinzii sub. sebungweensis Wild
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geigeria schinzii is a yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center and a white ring around the center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small and have long, thin, serrated leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria schinzii is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Geigeria schinzii
Geigeria schinzii is native to South Africa and can be found in grasslands, shrublands, and open woodlands.
Geigeria schinzii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria schinzii?
Geigeria schinzii
What is the common name of Geigeria schinzii?
Geigeria
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria schinzii?
Grasslands and open woodlands
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record gcc-114317: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.