Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1887
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 22: 498 (1887)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000019486
Common Names
- Emirnensis Gerbera
- Emirnensis Transvaal Daisy
- Emirnensis African Daisy
Description
Gerbera emirnensis (also called Emirati Gerbera, among many other common names) is an annual herbaceous plant that grows up to 30 cm tall. It has linear leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Arabian Peninsula and grows in dry grasslands and rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera emirnensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, and its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera emirnensis is yellow and has a diameter of 1-2 cm. The seed is small and round, and the seedling has a rosette of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera emirnensis is an annual plant that is best grown in full sun in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed sown in the spring or summer. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil and lightly covered with soil.
Where to Find Gerbera emirnensis
Gerbera emirnensis is native to the Middle East and can be found in dry grasslands and open woodlands.
Gerbera emirnensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera emirnensis?
Gerbera emirnensis
What is the common name of Gerbera emirnensis?
Emirnensis Gerbera
What is the habitat of Gerbera emirnensis?
Meadows, grasslands, and open forests
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,