Status:
valid
Authors:
O.Hoffm.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1893
Citation Micro:
Bull. Herb. Boissier i. (1893) 83.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000049524
Common Names
- Geigeria Vigintisquamea
- Vigintisquamea Geigeria
- Vigintisquamea's Geigeria
Description
Geigeria vigintisquamea (also called Vigintisquamea Geigeria, among many other common names) is an annual herb native to South America. It has yellow flowers and deeply-lobed leaves. It grows in open areas, grasslands, and disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Geigeria vigintisquamea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geigeria vigintisquamea is yellow, with a single petal and a yellow center. The seed is small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geigeria vigintisquamea is a perennial herb native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Division can be done in the spring or fall. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.
Where to Find Geigeria vigintisquamea
Geigeria vigintisquamea is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Geigeria vigintisquamea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Geigeria vigintisquamea?
Geigeria vigintisquamea
What type of plant is Geigeria vigintisquamea?
Geigeria vigintisquamea is a perennial herb
Where is Geigeria vigintisquamea found?
Geigeria vigintisquamea is found in South Africa
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,