Gerbera aurantiaca - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
aurantiaca
ID:
12516
Status:
valid
Authors:
Sch.Bip.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Flora 27(2): 781 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000011845
Common Names
- Orange Gerbera
- Gerbera aurantiaca
- Gerbera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerbera aurantiaca (also called Orange Gerbera, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It has large, orange flowers with yellow centers and deeply lobed leaves. It grows in open woodlands, grasslands, and coastal areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera aurantiaca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera aurantiaca is yellow and has a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is small, black and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera aurantiaca is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It is best grown in a sunny position in a well-drained soil.
Where to Find Gerbera aurantiaca
Gerbera aurantiaca is native to South Africa.
Gerbera aurantiaca FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera aurantiaca?
Gerbera aurantiaca
What is the common name of Gerbera aurantiaca?
Orange Gerbera
Where is Gerbera aurantiaca native to?
South Africa
Species in the Gerbera genus
Gerbera elliptica, Gerbera linnaei, Gerbera jamesonii, Gerbera aurantiaca, Gerbera diversifolia, Gerbera serrata, Gerbera petasitifolia, Gerbera emirnensis, Gerbera perrieri, Gerbera tomentosa, Gerbera hypochaeridoides, Gerbera wrightii, Gerbera crocea, Gerbera galpinii, Gerbera viridifolia, Gerbera ambigua, Gerbera bojeri, Gerbera parva, Gerbera jamesonii, Gerbera macrocephala, Gerbera leandrii, Gerbera sylvicola, Gerbera ovata,
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-111472: Based on the initial data import
Carl Heinrich 'Bipontinus' Schultz (1805-1867): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sch.Bip.' in the authors string.