Geigeria spinosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinosa
ID:
118052
Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1892
Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Brot. 10: 175 (1892)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000117381
Common Names
- Geigeria
- Spinosa
- Spiny Geigeria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geigeria spinosa (also called Spinous Star of Bethlehem, among many other common names) is a small perennial herb that grows up to 0.2 m tall. It is native to South Africa, and is found in grassland, bushveld, and savanna habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria spinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating urinary tract infections.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geigeria spinosa has small, white, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geigeria spinosa is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the rootstock. It can also be propagated by cuttings.
Where to Find Geigeria spinosa
Geigeria spinosa is native to southern Africa and can be found in dry, open areas such as rocky slopes, grasslands, and scrublands.
Geigeria spinosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria spinosa?
Geigeria spinosa
What is the common name of Geigeria spinosa?
Spiny Geigeria
What is the natural habitat of Geigeria spinosa?
Dry, rocky slopes and meadows in the western United States
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-78747: Based on the initial data import
Karl August Otto Hoffmann (1853-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Hoffm.' in the authors string.