Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ambigua
ID:
94328

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Flora 27(2): 780 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000093657



Common Names

  • Ambigua Gerbera
  • Gerbera Ambigua
  • Ambigua


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Synonyms

  • Gerbera elegans Muschl. [unknown]
  • Gerbera coriacea Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gerbera lynchii Dümmer [unknown]
  • Lasiopus ambiguus Cass. [unknown]
  • Gerbera ambigua ambigua [unknown]
  • Gerbera kraussii kraussii [unknown]
  • Gerbera kraussii gueinzii Harv. [unknown]
  • Gerbera welwitschii welwitschii [unknown]
  • Gerbera ambigua cardiobasis Thell. [unknown]
  • Lasiopus coriaceus DC. [unknown]
  • Gerbera kraussii Sch.Bip. [unknown]
  • Gerbera nervosa Sond. [unknown]
  • Gerbera randii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gerbera flava R.E.Fr. [unknown]
  • Gerbera kraussii simuata Dummer [unknown]
  • Gerbera welwitschii velutina S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gerbera ambigua kraussii (Sch.Bip.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Gerbera ambigua gueinzii (Harv.) Thell. [unknown]
  • Gerbera welwitschii S.Moore [unknown]
  • Gerbera discolor Sond. ex Harv. [unknown]
  • Gerbera discolor Harv. [unknown]

Description

Gerbera ambigua (also called Barberton Daisy, Transvaal Daisy, and Gerbera jamesonii, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of leaves and daisy-like flower heads with yellow, orange, or white ray florets. It is found in grassland, scrubland, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Gerbera ambigua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as cut flowers for bouquets. It is also used to make herbal tea, which is believed to have anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gerbera ambigua has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerbera ambigua is a perennial herb that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into small clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Gerbera ambigua

Gerbera ambigua is native to South Africa and can be found in the grasslands and woodlands of the Eastern Cape.

Gerbera ambigua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerbera ambigua?

Gerbera ambigua

What is the common name of Gerbera ambigua?

Ambiguous Gerbera

What is the habitat of Gerbera ambigua?

Gerbera ambigua is found in dry grasslands, open woodlands, and rocky slopes

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