Gerbera jamesonii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asterales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
jamesonii
ID:
8266
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bolus ex Hook.f.
Source:
gcc
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
t. 7087 1889
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000007595
Common Names
- Gerbera jamesonii
- Barberton Daisy
- Transvaal Daisy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Gerbera jamesonii (also called Barberton Daisy, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a height of up to 1 meter. It is native to South Africa and is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Gerbera jamesonii is a flowering plant that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is attractive to bees and other pollinators and can be used to add color and texture to a garden.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Gerbera jamesonii has yellow, daisy-like flowers with dark centers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Gerbera jamesonii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of temperatures. It is best to divide the plant in the spring or fall. Sow the seeds in a sunny spot in the garden in late spring or early summer. Water regularly until the plants are established.
Where to Find Gerbera jamesonii
Gerbera jamesonii is native to South Africa, where it can be found in the provinces of KwaZulu-Natal and the Eastern Cape.
Gerbera jamesonii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Gerbera jamesonii?
Gerbera jamesonii
What type of plant is Gerbera jamesonii?
It is a perennial herb
Where is Gerbera jamesonii found?
It is found in South Africa
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,
References
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Harry Bolus (1834-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bolus' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:208893-1: Based on the initial data import