Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bojeri
ID:
124233

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sch.Bip.

Source:
gcc

Year:
1844

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

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000123562



Common Names

  • African Daisy
  • Transvaal Daisy
  • Gerbera Daisy


Searching for Gerbera bojeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Gerbera bojeri (also called African daisy, Transvaal daisy, and Barberton daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial plant native to the grasslands of South Africa. It has large, daisy-like flowers with yellow centers and pink or white petals. It grows in open grasslands and savannas, and prefers moist, well-drained soils.

Uses & Benefits

Gerbera bojeri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive disorders, fever, and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gerbera bojeri is a large, yellow, daisy-like flower. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves and a single stem.

Searching for Gerbera bojeri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Gerbera bojeri is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize lightly. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage reblooming.

Where to Find Gerbera bojeri

Gerbera bojeri can be found in the mountainous regions of South Africa.

Gerbera bojeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gerbera bojeri?

Gerbera bojeri

What type of plant is Gerbera bojeri?

It is a perennial herb

Where does Gerbera bojeri grow?

It is 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,

References