Gerbera elliptica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
1703
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hambert
Source:
gcc
Year:
1923
Citation Micro:
Compos. Madagascar 151, 154, 307 (1923)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000001032
Common Names
- Gerbera
- Elliptica
- Elliptic Gerbera
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerbera elliptica (also called African Daisy, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant native to South Africa. It has a rosette of basal leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry grasslands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Gerbera elliptica flower is a bright yellow daisy-like flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera elliptica is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Gerbera elliptica
Gerbera elliptica is native to the Mediterranean region and can be found in dry, rocky areas. It is most commonly found in Spain, Italy, and Greece.
Gerbera elliptica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera elliptica?
Gerbera elliptica
What is the common name of Gerbera elliptica?
Barberton Daisy
What is the natural habitat of Gerbera elliptica?
Grassy slopes and rocky outcrops
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,