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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Description

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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Cultivation 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 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,

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