Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
gcc
Year:
1883
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 20: 193 (1883)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000071855
Common Names
- Hypochaeridoides Gerbera
- Hypochaeridoides Transvaal Daisy
- Hypochaeridoides Barberton Daisy
Description
Gerbera hypochaeridoides (also called Lowland Gerbera, among many other common names) is an annual flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to South Africa, and grows in grasslands and rocky slopes. It has a basal rosette of leaves, and produces yellow flowers with a purple center.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera hypochaeridoides is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating digestive problems and respiratory disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Gerbera hypochaeridoides is orange and daisy-like, with a single row of petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and upright.
Cultivation and Propagation
Gerbera hypochaeridoides is a perennial herb native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done through division of the clumps in the spring or summer. The divisions should be planted in a sandy potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the divisions should establish in a few weeks.
Where to Find Gerbera hypochaeridoides
Gerbera hypochaeridoides is native to South Africa and can be found in grassy areas, such as meadows, fields, and roadsides.
Gerbera hypochaeridoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera hypochaeridoides?
Gerbera hypochaeridoides
What is the natural habitat of Gerbera hypochaeridoides?
It is native to South Africa.
What are the uses of Gerbera hypochaeridoides?
It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, inflammation, and skin disorders.
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,